US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Motown U12-56002
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
On & On
by Erykah Badu · 1996
18 pressings3 countriesNeo SoulFunk / Soul
On & On was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 On & On
3 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records U12 56002Universal Records U12-56002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
U12-56002-AA etched
U12-56002-BB etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Universal Records U8P 1075Kedar Entertainment U8P 1075
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
U8P 1075 ASide A
U8P 1075 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Unknown | Not On Label (Blu Mar Ten) BM1 / Not On Label (Erykah Badu) BM112", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1996 | US | Motown U12-56002First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | US | Universal Records U8P 1075 / Kedar Entertainment U8P 1075First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Universal Records U12 56002 / Universal Records U12-56002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Zac Records ZAC 18612" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Universal Records UNT 5611712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Universal Records WUNT 5611712", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1997 | US | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) ER 500012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1997 | US | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) 8B97Z7XYZ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1997 | US | Universal Records U12 5612012" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | Universal Records U8P-115012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label VOX 00112", White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) EB 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Verboten Music MPORT001XX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2004 | UK | Off Beat7", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label FRIEND 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label ONE DROP 0037", White Label | 7", White Label |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Erykah Badu) EBJ M-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1On & On (Album Version)
- A2On & On (Club Mix)
- B1On & On (Da Boom Squad Remix)
- B2On & On (Blu Mar Ten Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On & On are there?
18 vinyl pressings of On & On are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2004.
When was On & On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in US. One of them is Motown U12-56002.
How do I tell if my copy of On & On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use U12-56002, U12 56002, U8P 1075) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On & On 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.