US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 26072-1Warner Bros. Records 1-26072
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-26072-A SR1-DMM SP1-1 DMS ¢Runout Groove Side A
1-26072 B-SR1-DMM SP1-1Runout Groove Side B
Jungle BrothersDone By The Forces Of Nature
Vinyl pressings
Done By The Forces Of Nature
by Jungle Brothers · 1989
12 pressings4 countriesHip-HouseAfricanConsciousBoom Bap
Done By The Forces Of Nature was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Done By The Forces Of Nature
4 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX304707Label Side A
MX304708Label Side B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926072-1-A2Runout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 759 926072-1-B2xRunout Side B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926072-1-A2 14Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 759 926072-1-B2xx 1 HRunout 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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 26072-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-26072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A1-398212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26364-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX362LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 072-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX 332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-26072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2005 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-26072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Get On Down GET 52720 LP / Get On Down GET 52720-LP-ST1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Get On Down GET 52743LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | US | Get On Down GET 52743 LP / Warner RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Jay Side
- A1Beyond This World4:08
- A2Feelin' Alright3:35
- A3Sunshine3:43
- A4What "U" Waitin' "4"?4:03
- A5"U" Make Me Sweat3:59
- A6Acknowledge Your Own History3:40
- A7Belly Dancin' Dina3:41
- A8Good Newz Comin'4:37
- Bee Side
- B1Done By The Forces Of Nature3:48
- B2Beeds On A String3:32
- B3Tribe Vibes3:54
- B4J. Beez Comin' Through3:33
- B5Black Woman3:56
- B6In Dayz "2" Come3:54
- B7Doin' Our Own Dang4:16
- B8Kool Accordin' "2" A Jungle Brother1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Done By The Forces Of Nature are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Done By The Forces Of Nature are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Done By The Forces Of Nature first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia, Europe. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 26072-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Done By The Forces Of Nature is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 26072-1, 926 072-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-26072-A SR1-DMM SP1-1 DMS ¢ and 1-26072 B-SR1-DMM SP1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Done By The Forces Of Nature 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.
