Europe
November 21, 1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 251FFRR FX251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX 251. A DFI -94- 9Runout side A, etched
FX 251. B1 DFI- 94- 9-Runout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Inner City Life
by Goldie · 1994
21 pressings4 countriesDrum n BassJungleElectronic
Inner City Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Inner City Life
6 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
Europe
1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 857 893-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
November 21, 1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXX 251FFRR FXX251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFI 94 9 FXX 25 1 A1 THE EXCHANGE - NILZ.Side A runout
DFI 94 9 FXX 25 1 B1 THE EXCHANGE - NILZ.Side AA runout
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 697-120-060-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FXDJ+251+A ORLAKESide A
FXDJ+251+B ORLAKESide B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 697-120-060-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
697-120∙060-1 A F/W RCE HUB TVA-Side Runout Etching
697-120∙060-1 B F/W RCE HUB TVB-Side Runout Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | FFRR 857 893-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | FFRR 697-120-060-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | FFRR 697-120-060-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Europe | FFRR FX 251 / FFRR FX251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | FFRR FXX 251 / FFRR FXX251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FXXDJ 25112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FX 267 / FFRR 850 363-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR 850 363-212" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FX 267 / FFRR 850 363-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | FFRR FXX 267 / FFRR 850 367.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | FFRR FXX 267 / FFRR 850 367.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697 120 096-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697 120 097-1 / FFRR 697-120 097-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697 120 096 1 DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Not On Label XL 120212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Metalheadz META05712", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2017 | UK | Metalheadz META05712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2017 | UK | Metalheadz META057S12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | London Records LMS5521380 / London Music Stream LMS552138012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A. 1.Inner City Life
- B. 1.Jah
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inner City Life are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Inner City Life are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 2021.
When was Inner City Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Europe, UK, US. One of them is FFRR FX 251, released November 21, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Inner City Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 251, 857 893-1, FXX 251, 697-120-060-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX 251. A DFI -94- 9 and FX 251. B1 DFI- 94- 9-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inner City Life 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.