US
February 6, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003Wild Pitch Records WPL2003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WPL-2003-A DCHARLES HuBEtchings Side A
WPL-2003-B DCHARLES HuBEtchings Side B
Lord FinesseFunky Technician
Vinyl pressings
Funky Technician
by Lord Finesse · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesBoom BapHip Hop
Funky Technician was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Funky Technician
3 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WPL-2003-A
WPL-2003-B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 260-07-155
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
260.07.155 A - 1 IP SSTA-side runout
260.07.155 B - 1 IP SSTB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Bellaphon 260-07-155First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003 / Wild Pitch Records WPL2003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1997 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003 / Wild Pitch Records WPL2003LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Slice-of-Spice SSR-007 / Underboss Entertainment12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2012 | US | Slice-of-Spice SSR-007 / Underboss EntertainmentLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Slice-of-Spice SSR-007 / Underboss EntertainmentLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL2003 / Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lord Finesse's Theme Song Intro1:06
- A2Baby, You Nasty (New Version)5:08
- A3Funky Technician4:43
- A4Back To Back Rhyming3:26
- A5Here I Come4:35
- A6Slave To My Soundwave3:23
- A7I Keep The Crowd Listening4:12
- B1Bad Mutha4:37
- B2Keep It Flowing3:22
- B3A Lesson To Be Taught5:02
- B4Just A Little Something3:05
- B5Strictly For The Ladies5:18
- B6Track The Movement5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Technician are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Funky Technician are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2012.
When was Funky Technician first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Germany. One of them is Wild Pitch Records WPL 2003, released February 6, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Technician is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WPL 2003, 260-07-155) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPL-2003-A DCHARLES HuB and WPL-2003-B DCHARLES HuB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Technician 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.