US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive 01241-42191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK TD 01241-42191-1-A1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side A, etched
01241-42191-1-B1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B, etched
KRS-OneSound Of Da Police
Vinyl pressings
Sound Of Da Police
by KRS-One · 1993
12 pressings2 countriesConsciousHip Hop
Sound Of Da Police 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 Sound Of Da Police
3 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive 01241-42191-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK TD 01241-42191-1-A1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side A, etched
01241-42191-1-B1 1-1 [SRC logo]Runout side B, etched
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Jive T 361P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ 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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Jive T 361PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Jive 01241-42191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Jive 01241-42191-112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 1993 | US | Jive 01241-42191-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Jive 0 1241-42191-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | US | Jive 01241-42191-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Jive ES7650017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2021 | UK | Jive ES765001Y7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK | Jive ES765001 / Jive ES765001Y7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Boom Bap BBC-00712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Jive 01241-42191-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Boom Bap BBC-00712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Sound Of Da Police (LP Version)4:18
- A2Hip Hop VS Rap4:43
- B1Sound Of Da Police (Remix)4:20
- B2Sound Of Da Police (Remix Instrumental)4:20
- B3Hip Hop VS Rap (Acapella)2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound Of Da Police are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sound Of Da Police are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Sound Of Da Police first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, UK. One of them is Jive 01241-42191-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound Of Da Police is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 01241-42191-1, T 361P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERDISK TD 01241-42191-1-A1 1-1 [SRC logo] and 01241-42191-1-B1 1-1 [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sound Of Da Police 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.