US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Big Beat 0-95864
- Format
- 12"
Inner CircleGames People Play
Vinyl pressings
Games People Play
by Inner Circle · 1994
13 pressings5 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Games People Play 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 Games People Play
10 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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
- WEA 4509-96594-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 996594-0-A 4Runout side A
WMME Alsdorf 450 996594-0-B 2Runout side B
Europe
1994- Label and catalog number
- WEA 4509-96593-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Small Center Hole
Europe
1994- Label and catalog number
- WEA 4509-96593-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 996593-7-A [etched] Hu 7Runout side A
WMME Alsdorf 450 996593-7-B [etched] 9 HuRunout side B
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- WEA PRO-920
- Format
- 12", Promo
Germany
1994- Label and catalog number
- WEA PRO 891
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | WEA 4509-96594-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Europe | WEA 4509-96593-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | Europe | WEA 4509-96593-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | Germany | WEA PRO-920First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | WEA PRO 891First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | WEA PRO 891First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | WEA PRO920First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | WEA ICG 492First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Guatemala | Discos de CentroaméricaFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Big Beat 0-95864First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Arab7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Gold Series 81667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Special Edition7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Games People Play (Extended Version)5:40
- A2Games People Play (Miami Mix)3:55
- B1Games People Play (Big Game Dub)5:07
- B2Games People Play (Radio Edit)3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Games People Play are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Games People Play are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Games People Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Europe, Germany, Guatemala. One of them is Big Beat 0-95864.
How do I tell if my copy of Games People Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-95864, 4509-96594-0, 4509-96593-7, PRO-920) 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 Games People Play 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.
