US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60977-1Elektra 9 60977-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60977 A DMM-1 SP 1-2 DMSSide A Runout
ST-E-60977 B DMM-1 SP 1-1Side B Runout
ST-E-60977-A-SPSide A Label
ST-E-60977-B-SPSide B Label
KMDMr. Hood
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Hood
by KMD · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-HopHip Hop
Mr. Hood 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 Mr. Hood
3 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-60977-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7559-60977-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 755 960977-1-BStamped
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Elektra 7559-60977-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Germany | Elektra 7559-60977-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | Elektra 60977-1 / Elektra 9 60977-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Traffic Entertainment Group TEG 75504-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Traffic Entertainment Group TEG 75504-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Traffic Entertainment Group TEG-75504LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Get On Down GET52738-LP / Elektra GET52738-LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Elektra TEG-75504-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Elektra KM45LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Reissue · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label KM45LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Elektra KM-45LPLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- Check 1
- A1Mr. Hood At Piocalles Jewelry/Crackpot2:49
- A2Who Me? (With An Answer From Dr. Bert)3:32
- A3Boogie Man!3:49
- A4Mr. Hood Meets Onyx2:15
- A5Subroc's Mission4:00
- A6Humrush3:26
- A7Figure Of Speech3:44
- A8Bananapeel Blues3:54
- 2 And Ya Don't Stop!
- B1Nitty Gritty4:46
- B2Trial 'N Error4:09
- B3Hard Wit No Hoe3:53
- B4Mr. Hood Gets A Haircut1:18
- B5808 Man3:53
- B6Boy Who Cried Wolf3:36
- B7Peachfuzz4:01
- B8Preacher Porkchop2:42
- B9Soulflexin'3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Hood are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr. Hood are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2023.
When was Mr. Hood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Elektra 60977-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Hood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60977-1, 7559-60977-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-E-60977 A DMM-1 SP 1-2 DMS and ST-E-60977 B DMM-1 SP 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr. Hood 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.