UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 53
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
* HIP-53·A-1 * DAMONT B THE PINK PICCOLO STRIKES AGAINEtchings side A
* HIP-53·B-1 * MT. DAMONT AEtchings side B
HIP 53A*Centre label side A
HIP 53B*Centre label side B
Kool Moe DeeHow Ya Like Me Now
Vinyl pressings
How Ya Like Me Now
by Kool Moe Dee · 1987
12 pressings9 countriesPop RapBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopHip Hop
How Ya Like Me Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 How Ya Like Me Now
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1079-1-JRooftop Records 1079-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1079.1.JA F/W ¢ A-1A side runout, etched
1079.1.JB A-1B side runout, etched
ᐉBoth sides, runout, stamped
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1079-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1079-1-JA-1 F/W c 1 A1 DSide A etched
1079-1-JB-1 1 A1 HSide B etched
1079-1-J-ASide A label
1079-1-J-BSide B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1079-1-JRooftop Records 1079-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1079·1·JA-1 F/W ¢ 1 A2 DA side runout, etched; "1 A2" stamped
1079·1·JB-1 1 A1 KB side runout, etched; "1 A1" stamped
1079-1-J-ASide A label
1079-1-J-BSide B label
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1079-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1079-1-J. A'Side A - Etched
1079-1-J. B1 2Side B - Etched
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.26730
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM
- Runout / matrix
CS-B-III DMM A C-6.26730-01-1Runout side A
CS-B-III DMM A C-6.26730-01-2Runout side B
6.26730-01-1Label side A
6.26730-01-2Label 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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Jive 1079-1-JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.26730First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Jive JIVE 40026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Jive ZL 71803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Jive 656.099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Korea | Jive 202LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1987 | UK | Jive HIP 53First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1079-1-J / Rooftop Records 1079-1-JFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive J1-1079LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1079-1-JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1079-1-J / Rooftop Records 1079-1-JFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Brazil | RCA Victor 130.8024LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1How Ya Like Me Now5:00
- A2Suckers4:42
- A3Stupid4:22
- A4I'm A Player3:56
- A5Rock You3:55
- A6Get Paid3:16
- B1Don't Dance4:10
- B250 Ways4:59
- B3Wild Wild West4:45
- B4Way Way Back4:45
- B5No Respect3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Ya Like Me Now are there?
12 vinyl pressings of How Ya Like Me Now are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was How Ya Like Me Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Jive HIP 53.
How do I tell if my copy of How Ya Like Me Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HIP 53, 1079-1-J, 6.26730, JIVE 40026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, * HIP-53·A-1 * DAMONT B THE PINK PICCOLO STRIKES AGAIN and * HIP-53·B-1 * MT. DAMONT A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Ya Like Me Now 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.
