France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 9181
- Format
- 12"
Grandmaster Flash & Melle MelWhite Lines (Don't Do It) (Ben Liebrand Remix)
Vinyl pressings
White Lines (Don't Do It) (Ben Liebrand Remix)
by Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesElectroHip HopElectronic
White Lines was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 White Lines
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Carrere 9181First year12" | 12" |
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Possum Records POST 60512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Sugar Hill Records 9031-71724-012" | 12" |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet RB 12.118 / Red Bullet R.B. 12.11812", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Red Bullet R.B. 118 / Red Bullet RB 1187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Castle Communications PLC SHRM T 00112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Castle Communications PLC SHRMT00112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Sugar Hill Records SHRM 0017", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1990 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 46512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1991 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 52712" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH-52712" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AWhite Lines (Don't Do It) (Freestyle Remix)
- B1White Lines (Don't Do It) (Original Long Version)
- B2White Lines (Don't Do It) (Remix Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Lines are there?
11 vinyl pressings of White Lines are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was White Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France. One of them is Carrere 9181.
How do I tell if my copy of White Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9181) 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 White Lines 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.
