US
1987- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB 20-100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB-20-100-A. DCHARLESRunout side A, etched
BB-20.-100-A. DCHARLESRunout side B, etched
J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E.Strong Island
Vinyl pressings
Strong Island
by J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. · 1987
11 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Strong Island 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 Strong Island
3 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB-20/100B-Boy Records BB 20-100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB 20 100-A DCHARLESRunoff Side A
BB 20 100-B DCHARLESRunoff Side B
BB-20/100-(A)Label Side A
BB-20/100-(B)Label Side A
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- B-Boy Records BB-20/100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Wide Ring Labels
- Runout / matrix
BB-20-100-A DCHARLESA-side runout
BB-20-100-B DCHARLESB-side runout
BB-20/100-(A)Label A-side
BB-20/100-(B)Label B-side
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | B-Boy Records BB 20-100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | B-Boy Records BB-20/100 / B-Boy Records BB 20-100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | B-Boy Records BB 20-10012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | B-Boy Records BB-20/100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Rhythm Attack Productions RAP 7-312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | B-Boy Records BB1800 / M.I.L. Multimedia BB180012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Japan | Octave OTS-138 / B-Boy Records OTS-1387", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | B-Boy Records ES7650027", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Sidewalk Music Inc. SWALK03X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | B-Boy Records BB 20-10012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | B-Boy Records BB 20-10012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Strong Island (Vocal)
- A2Strong Island (Instrumental)
- BNu Skool (Vocal)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strong Island are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Strong Island are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Strong Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is B-Boy Records BB 20-100.
How do I tell if my copy of Strong Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BB 20-100, BB-20/100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BB-20-100-A. DCHARLES and BB-20.-100-A. DCHARLES. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strong Island 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.