US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05962
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single
- Runout / matrix
PEtched in runouts
XSS -172324-1A 1 Masterfonics P (AP)Side A runout
XSS -172325-1B Masterfonics P (AP)Side B runout
Isaac HayesIke's Rap B/W Hey Girl
Vinyl pressings
Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl
by Isaac Hayes · 1986
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P(AP) ZSS-172321-1B MasterfonicsA-Side Runout Etching
P(AP) ZSS-172322-1A MasterfonicsB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 172321Label side A
ZSS 172322Label side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05962
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 172321Label side A
ZSS 172322Label side B
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650236 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
650236-6 AISide A, etched in runout
650236-6 BISide B, etched in runout
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650236 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
650236-7-A.2Etched Runout Side A
650236-7-B2Etched Runout Side B
650236 7 A*Label Side A
650236 7 B*Label Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-05962First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 38 06363First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650115 6 / CBS 01-650115-20First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650115 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Greece | CBS 650236 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | CBS 650236 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 44-05962First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 44-05962First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-06363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-06363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | CBS 650236 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | CBS 650236 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ike's Rap3:22
- A2Hey Girl (Extended Version)5:45
- B1Ike's Rap1:20
- B2Hey Girl (Edited Version)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia 44-05962.
How do I tell if my copy of Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-05962, 38-06363, 650236 6, 650236 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P and XSS -172324-1A 1 Masterfonics P (AP). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ike's Rap B/W Hey Girl 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.
