US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1215-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Kool Moe DeeThey Want Money
Vinyl pressings
They Want Money
by Kool Moe Dee · 1989
12 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
They Want Money 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 They Want Money
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1217-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1217-7-JAA-Side Runout Etching
1217-7-JBB-Side Runout Etching
1217-7-J-AA-Side Label
1217-7-J-BB-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1215-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Label Sleeve
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1215-1-JDAC
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1215-1-JD-A Hit Factory ¢Side A runout - etched
1215-1-JD-CSide B runout - etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1217-7-JAC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1217-7-JAA-Side Runout Etching
1217-7-JCB-Side Runout Etching
1217-7-J-AA-Side Label
1217-7-J-CB-Side Label
UK
June 12, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Jive JIVE T 207First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1215-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1217-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 207First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive PROMO 17First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1215-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1217-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1215-1-JDACFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1215-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1217-7-JACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Jive12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1They Want Money (Extended Remix)5:51
- A2They Want Money3:17
- B1They Want Money (Instrumental)5:39
- B2Get The Picture5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of They Want Money are there?
12 vinyl pressings of They Want Money are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was They Want Money first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Jive 1215-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of They Want Money is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1215-1-JD, 1217-7-J, 1215-1-JDAC, 1217-7-JAC) 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 They Want Money 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.
