Europe
August 31, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 659565 6Columbia 01-659565-20
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 659565 20 1A1 ASide A runout etched
01 659565 20 1B1 ASide B runout etched
Kris KrossAlright
Vinyl pressings
Alright
by Kris Kross · 1993
12 pressings7 countriesHip Hop
Alright was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Alright
12 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 659414 6Columbia COL 659414 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 659414 7
- Format
- 7"
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Ruffhouse Records 44 77102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS ̶7̶7̶0̶1̶2̶ A - 1A 77102-ARunout side A, etched, variant 1
XSS ̶7̶7̶0̶1̶2̶ B - 1A 77102-BRunout side B, etched, variant 1
XSS ̶7̶7̶0̶1̶2̶ A-1A 77102-A 3Runout side A, etched, variant 2
XSS ̶7̶7̶0̶1̶2̶ B-1A 77102-B 2Runout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-77103Ruffhouse Records 38-77103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 77103A-1AA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 77103B-1AB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 77103AA-Side Label
ZSS 77103BB-Side Label
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPR 1925
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Costa Rica | Sony Music 71025093First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia 659414 6 / Columbia COL 659414 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia 659414 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1993 | Philippines | Columbia QCLEP-18306 / Columbia CSK 5301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1993 | South Korea | Epic 44K-77102 / Epic CPL-1357First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS ARIC 225 / Sony Music ARIC 225First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS/Sony 659414 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Columbia XPR 1925First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Ruffhouse Records 44 77102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Ruffhouse Records CAS 5477First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Columbia 38-77103 / Ruffhouse Records 38-77103First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia 659565 6 / Columbia 01-659565-20First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Alright (Extended Remix)6:01
- A2Alright (Instrumental)4:04
- B1Jump (Supercat Mix)3:52
- B2D.J. Nabs Break1:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alright are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alright are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Europe, US, UK, Philippines and more. One of them is Columbia 659565 6, released August 31, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 659565 6, 659414 6, 659414 7, 44 77102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 659565 20 1A1 A and 01 659565 20 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alright 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.
