UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3
- Format
- 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM
Kicks Like A MuleThe Bouncer
Vinyl pressings
The Bouncer
by Kicks Like A Mule · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesBreakbeatHardcoreElectronic
The Bouncer was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 The Bouncer
2 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3First year12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | France | On The Beat OTB 1041-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Blow Up INT 125.93612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Bull & Butcher Recordings BB 2028 MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3 s / Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3 S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Sm:)e Communications SM-9017-010", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ12612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3 S7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- XThe Bouncer (Original Mix)
- Y1The Bouncer (Housequake Mix)
- Y2The Bouncer (Raw Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bouncer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Bouncer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2004.
When was The Bouncer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK. One of them is Tribal Bass Records TRIBE 3.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bouncer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRIBE 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bouncer 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.