UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 574 069-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
D FI-97 2. 5 7 4 0 6 9 1 ASide A runout stamped
SMCSide A runout etched
D FI-97 2 5 7 4 0 6 9 1 BSide B runout stamped
FugeesRumble In The Jungle
Vinyl pressings
Rumble In The Jungle
by Fugees · 1996
10 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Rumble In The Jungle 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 Rumble In The Jungle
7 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury FUGJB 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
DFI-97 2FUG JB 1A & B side runout grooves
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 574 069-1
- Format
- 12"
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MELP 125
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MELP-125-A HFM T6 CGA etched
MELP-125-B HUB TVB etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MELP 125
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MELP-125-A HFM'96 CGSide A runout
MELP-125-BSide B runout
Europe
1996- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 574 069-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Black Label / White text
- Runout / matrix
574 069-1 S1 320Runout side A, stamped
574 069 - 1 S2 320Runout side B, stamped
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Mercury 574 069-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | Europe | Mercury 574 069-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Mercury 574 069-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | UK | Mercury FUGJB 1First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Mercury 574 069-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | US | Mercury MELP 125First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Mercury MELP 125First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 13412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label (Fugees) FATTP01012", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury MCLP 12612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Rumble In The Jungle (Extended Radio Edit)4:51
- A2Rumble In The Jungle (LP Version)5:09
- A3Rumble In The Jungle (Snippet)0:16
- A4I'm So Mean I Make Medicine Sick (Snippet)0:25
- A5We Gonna Get It On Because We Don't Get Along (Snippet)0:17
- A6Sucker You Ain't Nothing (Snippet)0:24
- B1Rumble In The Jungle (Radio Edit)4:16
- B2Rumble In The Jungle (Instrumental)4:28
- B3Rumble In The Jungle (Acapella)4:48
- B4Tail Of A Pony-Soul Music (Snippet)0:27
- B5Mr. Tooth Decay (Snippet)0:27
- B6Ali's Dream (Snippet)0:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumble In The Jungle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rumble In The Jungle are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1996 and 1997.
When was Rumble In The Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Mercury 574 069-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumble In The Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 574 069-1, FUGJB 1, MELP 125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D FI-97 2. 5 7 4 0 6 9 1 A and SMC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumble In The Jungle 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.
