US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) RWK-1209A RJ STERLING
(Side B) RWK-1209B RJ STERLING
(Side C) RWK-1209C RJ STERLING
(Side B) RWK-1209D RJ STERLING
Hi-TekHi-Teknology
Vinyl pressings
Hi-Teknology
by Hi-Tek · 2001
10 pressings2 countriesBoom BapConsciousNeo SoulHip Hop
Hi-Teknology was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Hi-Teknology
2 pressings came out in 2001, 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1209
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Rawkus RWK 1209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2001 | US | Rawkus RWK 1209First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada | Coalmine Reissues CM149-LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM149D2C-LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM149HHV2-LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM149W-LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM150BK-LPLP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM150BK-LPLP, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM149GOD-LP / Coalmine Reissues CM149-LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | US | Coalmine Reissues CM150-LPLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Scratch Rappin2:04
- A2The Sun God4:34
- A3Get Back Pt. II3:46
- A4Breakin' Bread3:53
- B1All I Need Is You3:39
- B2Where I'm From3:11
- B3Tony Guitar Watson1:00
- B4Round & Round3:30
- C1Get Ta Steppin'4:37
- C2Theme From Hi-Tek1:48
- C3L.T.A.H.3:52
- D1Suddenly3:25
- D2The Illest It Gets4:24
- D3Hi-Teknology1:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hi-Teknology are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hi-Teknology are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2001 and 2026.
When was Hi-Teknology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US. One of them is Rawkus RWK 1209.
How do I tell if my copy of Hi-Teknology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RWK 1209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A) RWK-1209A RJ STERLING and (Side B) RWK-1209B RJ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hi-Teknology 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.