US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sound Check Records PLS1009Next Plateau Records Inc. PLS-1009
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PLS-1009-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE-pa-11-87 SRCRunout Side A
MASTERED BY TRUTONE-pa-11-87 SRC PLS-1009-BRunout Side B
Hurby's MachineThe House That Rap Built
Vinyl pressings
The House That Rap Built
by Hurby's Machine · 1987
12 pressings9 countriesElectroHip Hop
The House That Rap Built was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The House That Rap Built
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Sound Check Records PLS1009Next Plateau Records Inc. PLS-1009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 092-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 092-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 092-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 828 103-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
828 103-1 S1 3 20Runout side A
828 103-1 S2 3 20Runout side B
BIEM/STEMRA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 828 092-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Brazil | London Records 828 092-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | France | London Records 828 092-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 828 103-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 828 092-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | US | Sound Check Records PLS1009 / Next Plateau Records Inc. PLS-1009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | US | Sound Check Records PLS1009 / Next Plateau Records Inc. PLS-1009First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Sound Check Records PLS1009 / Next Plateau Records Inc. PLS-1009LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Greece | London Records 828 092-1 / Next Plateau Records Inc. 828092-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Japan | FFRR L28P 1261LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records 828 092-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | FFRR FFRLP 2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hit 'Em With This3:33
- A2Keep 'Em Steppin'3:39
- A3The Fabulous4:08
- A4Contact Sport3:44
- A5I Am Down4:08
- B1Push It (Remix)4:26
- B2I Got An Attitude4:01
- B3The House That Rap Built2:27
- B4Let The Drummer Get Ill3:32
- B5Just Go4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The House That Rap Built are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The House That Rap Built are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was The House That Rap Built first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Sound Check Records PLS1009.
How do I tell if my copy of The House That Rap Built is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PLS1009, 828 092-1, 828 103-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PLS-1009-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE-pa-11-87 SRC and MASTERED BY TRUTONE-pa-11-87 SRC PLS-1009-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The House That Rap Built 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.