US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Kedar Entertainment U-53027Universal Records U-53027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
U-53027-ARunout side A
U-53027- A̶ B 2Runout side B
Erykah BaduBaduizm
Vinyl pressings
Baduizm
by Erykah Badu · 1997
11 pressings2 countriesContemporary R&BNeo SoulFunk / Soul
Baduizm was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Baduizm
1 pressing came out in 1997, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Kedar Entertainment U-53027 / Universal Records U-53027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1997 | US | Not On LabelLP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1998 | US | Kedar Entertainment U-53027 / Universal Records U-53027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Universal Records 0601215302714LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Motown B0025328-01 / UMe B0025328-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Motown 00602557018066 / Universal Music Group International 00602557018066LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Motown B0034240-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Universal Records UD 53027 ST03 / Kedar Entertainment UD 53027 ST03LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Kedar Entertainment U53027 ST03 / Universal Records U53027 ST03LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown B0025328-01 / UMe B0025328-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown B0034240-01 / UMe B0034240-01LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Rimshot (Intro)1:56
- A2On & On3:45
- A3Appletree4:25
- A4Sometimes (Mix #9)0:44
- A5Next Lifetime (Radio Edit)4:44
- B14 Leaf Clover4:34
- B2No Love5:08
- B3Sometimes4:10
- B4Certainly (Flipped It)5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baduizm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Baduizm are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1997 and 2023.
When was Baduizm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US. One of them is Kedar Entertainment U-53027.
How do I tell if my copy of Baduizm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use U-53027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-53027-A and U-53027- A̶ B 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baduizm on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
