US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Motown 012158274-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOTR-50099-1A RJ 012 158 274-1 A 1Etched Side A
MOTR-50099-1B RJ 012 158 274-1 B 1Etched Side B
Erykah BaduBag Lady
Vinyl pressings
Bag Lady
by Erykah Badu · 2000
10 pressings5 countriesNeo SoulContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Bag Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Bag Lady
5 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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.
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT9538
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOTR 20099-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Germany
2000- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records UNIDJ 027
- Format
- 12"
Europe
2000- Label and catalog number
- Motown 12MOW5
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | Motown 12MOW5First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Germany | Universal Records UNIDJ 027First year12" | 12" |
| 2000 | US | Motown MOTR 20099-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Motown 012158274-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | US | Motown MOT9538First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Italy | Motown 5002 66912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Fish Fish 0112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) CMP TEST 112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2002 | Unknown | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) FISH 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) ERYKAH00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Bag Lady (Cheeba Sac Main)5:09
- A2Bag Lady (Cheeba Sac Radio)4:04
- A3Bag Lady (Main Radio Edit)4:06
- B1Bag Lady (Cheeba Instrumental)4:57
- B2Bag Lady (Main Instrumental)5:50
- B3Bag Lady (Main Acapella)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bag Lady are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bag Lady are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2000 and 2003.
When was Bag Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US, Germany, Europe. One of them is Motown 012158274-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Bag Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 012158274-1, MOT9538, MOTR 20099-1, UNIDJ 027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOTR-50099-1A RJ 012 158 274-1 A 1 and MOTR-50099-1B RJ 012 158 274-1 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bag Lady 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.
