US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Eightball Records EB 40Eightball Records EB40
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EB 40-A-Re Europadisk Dmm TM/JS 12Runout side A, etched
EB∙40 B F/W RCERunout side B, etched
Joi CardwellTrouble
Vinyl pressings
Trouble
by Joi Cardwell · 1994
10 pressings2 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Trouble 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 Trouble
6 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 2 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Eightball Records EB 49
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EB 49 A 0 - I MCRDSEtched A
EB 49 B 0 - I MCRDSEtched B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Eightball Records EB 50Eightball Records EB50
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EB⋅50 A MCRDSRunout side A, etched
EB⋅50 B MCRDSRunout side B, etched
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Eightball Records EB 040
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Eightball Records EB 050
- Format
- 12", White Label
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- D:vision Records DVDM 078
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | D:vision Records DVDM 078First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 40 / Eightball Records EB40First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 49First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 50 / Eightball Records EB50First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB5012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 040First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 050First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 04912", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Eightball Records EB 04012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Eightball Records eb4012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Upside
- A1Trouble (Upside Radio Mix)3:50
- A2Trouble (Real Vocal Mix)7:22
- Downside
- B1Trouble (Original Jazz Vocal)5:51
- B2Trouble (The Vibe Mix)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trouble are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Trouble are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Trouble first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Italy. One of them is Eightball Records EB 40.
How do I tell if my copy of Trouble is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EB 40, EB 49, EB 50, EB 040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EB 40-A-Re Europadisk Dmm TM/JS 12 and EB∙40 B F/W RCE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trouble 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.