US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 07863
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSS-07863A-1B G1 A5 MASTERDISKSide A runout
XSS-07863B-1A E G1 D4Side B runout
XSS 07863ASide A label
XSS 07863BSide B label
James BrownStatic
Vinyl pressings
Static
by James Brown · 1988
16 pressings7 countriesBreaksFunkElectronicHip Hop
Static was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Static
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-07975 A-1A D G1 A5 MASTERDISKRunout side A, etched, except [D MASTERDISK] stamped, Variant 1
ZSS-07975 B-1A D G1 A4Runout side B, etched, except [D] stamped, Variant 1
ZSS-07975 A-1A D G1 A5 MASTERDISKRunout side A, etched, except [D MASTERDISK] stamped, Variant 2
ZSS-07975 B-1A D G1 A2Runout side B, etched, except [D] stamped, Variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records JSBR 2Scotti Bros. Records 870613-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JSBR-2 A1-1- MTSide A
JSBR-2 B-1-1- MTSide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records JSBX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JSBX 2 A-1U-1-1Side A
JSBX 2 B-1U-1-1Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records JSB 2Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JSB 2 A-1U-1 - 1Runout stamped side A
JSB 2 B-1U-1 - 1Runout stamped side B
JSB 2-ALabel side A
JSB 2-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Australasia | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799 7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 127 334First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 112.337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-1 / Scotti Bros. Records JSBX 2First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records JSBR 2 / Scotti Bros. Records 870613-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records JSBX 2 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records JSBX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records JSB 2 / Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Scotti Bros. Records 887 799-7 / Scotti Bros. Records JSB 2First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 07863First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07975First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 07975First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Scotti Bros. Records JSBR 2 DJ12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Static (Full Force Remix)5:15
- A2Godfather Runnin' The Joint2:33
- B1No Static (The 8 Minute Full Force Def Mix)8:01
- B2Static (Album Version)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Static are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Static are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Static first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australasia, Germany and more. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 07863.
How do I tell if my copy of Static is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4Z9 07863, ZS4 07975, JSBR 2, JSBX 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-07863A-1B G1 A5 MASTERDISK and XSS-07863B-1A E G1 D4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Static 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.
