UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 663343 00Columbia 11-054967-40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
01 663343 00 1A1Runout A-side stamped
01 663343 00 1B1Runout B-side stamped
11-054967-40Label side-A
11-054967-40Label side-B
FugeesKilling Me Softly
Vinyl pressings
Killing Me Softly
by Fugees · 1996
11 pressings5 countriesConsciousHip Hop
Killing Me Softly 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 Killing Me Softly
8 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Ruff Music CAS 7935
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 7935 ASide A, etched
XSS 7935 BSide B, etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Ruffhouse Records CAS 7935
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
C̶S̶K̶ ̶7̶8̶4̶8̶ ̶A̶ G1 XSS-7935AEtching, SIde A
XSS-7935-B C̶S̶K̶ ̶7̶8̶4̶8̶-̶B̶ G1Etching, Side B
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAMP 3365
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPR 2300Ruffhouse Records XPR 2300
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 2300ALabel Matrix
Europe
1996- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 663146 6Columbia 663146 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01-663146 20 1A 1Runout side A, variant 1
01-663146 20 1B 1Runout side B, variant 1
01 663146 20 1A1 ARunout side A, variant 2
01 663146 20 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 2
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Columbia COL 663146 6 / Columbia 663146 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | Italy | Columbia COL 663146 6 / Columbia 663146 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | Spain | Columbia COL 663146 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | UK | Columbia SAMP 3365First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Columbia XPR 2300 / Ruffhouse Records XPR 2300First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Columbia 663343 00 / Columbia 11-054967-40First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Ruff Music CAS 7935First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Ruffhouse Records CAS 7935First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | In Control Records FG-91112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Fugees) PA-855812", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | US | Not On Label 31 10001 2012", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Killing Me Softly (LP Version With Intro)5:40
- A2Fu-Gee-La (Refugee Global Mix)4:21
- B1Vocab (Refugees Hip Hop Remix)4:07
- B2Vocab (Salaam's Acoustic Remix)5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Killing Me Softly are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Killing Me Softly are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Killing Me Softly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia 663343 00.
How do I tell if my copy of Killing Me Softly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 663343 00, CAS 7935, SAMP 3365, XPR 2300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 663343 00 1A1 and 01 663343 00 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Killing Me Softly 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.
