US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC-Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM 1 4020 ASSide A label
SRM 1 4020 BSSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Deuce
by Kurtis Blow · 1981
21 pressings11 countriesHip Hop
Deuce was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Deuce
19 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4020Mercury 6337 178
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4020-ASLabel side A
SRM-1-4020-BSLabel side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 - Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4020-AS-K-1 MASTERDISK HW B-1 ◅Variant 1: Side A runout
SRM-1-4020-BS-PRC-C-1 MASTERDISK HW B-1 ◅Variant 1: Side B runout
SRM-1-4020-AS-K-1 MASTERDISK HW B-2 ◅Variant 2: Side A runout
SRM-1-4020-BS-K MASTERDISK HW A-1 ◅Variant 2: Side B runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4020Mercury 6337 178
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4020-AS-PW (PR) P MASTERDISK HWSide A runout
SRM-1-4020-BS-PW-1 (PR) MASTERDISK HWSide B runout
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4020-ASLabel A
SRM-1-4020-BSLabel B
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 633 178
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6009-A
6009-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Mercury 633 178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Polygram 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-25First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6337 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | Mercury 6337-178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 63 37 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Mercury 845 172-1 / Mercury 63 37 178LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Deuce5:31
- A2It's Getting Hot5:38
- A3Getaway6:58
- B1Starlife5:20
- B2Take It To The Bridge4:10
- B3Do The Do3:03
- B4Rockin'4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deuce are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Deuce are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.
When was Deuce first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Argentina, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-4020.
How do I tell if my copy of Deuce is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-4020, 633 178, 6337 178, 25PP-25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM 1 4020 AS and SRM 1 4020 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deuce 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.
