UK
June 19, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate SY 29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Kiss AMCA Bit Of..
Vinyl pressings
A Bit Of..
by Kiss AMC · 1989
10 pressings2 countriesHouseHip HopElectronicHip Hop
A Bit Of.. 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 A Bit Of..
9 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
July 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12 SY 29
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12SY 29 B̶ A-1U-1-1Stamped A side
12SY 29B A̶ -1U-1-1Stamped AA side
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate SYP 29
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
SYP+29+A ORLAKESide A
SYP+29+B ORLAKESide B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SYX 29
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12 SYX 29
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 SYX 29 A-2U-1-1Side A runout stamped
12 SYX 29 B -3U-1-1Side B runout stamped
12 SYX 29ASide A labels
12 SYX 29BSide B labels
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12 SY 29
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Pre Release
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Syncopate 060-20 3417 6 / EMI K 060 20 3417 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI Electrola 006-203417 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Syncopate K060 20 3484 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate SYP 29First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate 12SYX 29First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate 12 SYX 29First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate 12 SY 29First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate SY 29First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate 12 SY 29First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Syncopate SY 29 / Murdertone SY 297", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Dance Floor Side
- AA Bit Of...5:57
- Make Sure Side
- BThe Raw Mix3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Bit Of.. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Bit Of.. are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was A Bit Of.. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe. One of them is Syncopate SY 29, released June 19, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of A Bit Of.. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SY 29, 12 SY 29, SYP 29, 12SYX 29) 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 A Bit Of.. 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.