US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Idlers WAR 016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WAR-016-A DCharles (SRC)A Runout
WAR-016-B DCharles (SRC)B Runout
Jungle BrothersBecause I Got It Like That
Vinyl pressings
Because I Got It Like That
by Jungle Brothers · 1988
13 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Because I Got It Like That 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 Because I Got It Like That
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Idlers WAR 016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WAR-016 A D CHARLES SRCSide A runout
WAR-016 B D CHARLES SRCSide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ton Son Ton SONL 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ton Son Ton SON 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ton Son Ton SONL 6
- Format
- 12", White Label, Single
- Runout / matrix
SONL 6 A CED AA side runout
SONL 6 B CED AB side runout
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5906
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5906-A SSTRun-out Side A
ZYX 5906-B SSTRun-out Side B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5906First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Ton Son Ton SONL 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Ton Son Ton SON 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Ton Son Ton SONL 6First year12", White Label, Single | 12", White Label, Single |
| 1988 | US | Idlers WAR 016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Idlers WAR 016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Gee Street GEE0287", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Gee Street GEET 28 PROMO12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Gee Street GEET-2812", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Gee Street GEET 2812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Idlers WAR 01612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Single |
| ? | US | Idlers WAR 01612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Idlers WAR 01612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Because I Got It Like That4:35
- A2Because I Got It Like That (Instrumental)4:25
- B1Because I Got It Like That (Dub It Like That)4:25
- B2Because I Got It Like That (Jungle Pella)1:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because I Got It Like That are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Because I Got It Like That are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was Because I Got It Like That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Idlers WAR 016.
How do I tell if my copy of Because I Got It Like That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAR 016, SONL 6, SON 6, ZYX 5906) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAR-016-A DCharles (SRC) and WAR-016-B DCharles (SRC). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because I Got It Like That 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.
