US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records WP 1020Wild Pitch Records WP1020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP-1020 A DMS cg ☮ HuBSide A
WP-1020 BSide B
Main SourceLooking At The Front Door
Vinyl pressings
Looking At The Front Door
by Main Source · 1990
11 pressings3 countriesConsciousHip Hop
Looking At The Front Door 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 Looking At The Front Door
2 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year. 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 WP 1020Wild Pitch Records WP1020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WP-1020 A DMS cg ☮ HuBRunout side A, etched
WP-1020 BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 102012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 1020 / Wild Pitch Records WP1020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 1020 / Wild Pitch Records WP1020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Japan | Mary Joy Recordings MJ000212" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPT-100112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Mr Bongo MRB71877", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71877", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB7187M7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Wild Pitch Records WP 1020 / Wild Pitch Records WP102012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 102012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Looking At The Front Door (Vocal)4:10
- A2Looking At The Front Door (Instrumental)4:11
- B1Watch Roger Do His Thing (Vocal)4:21
- B2Watch Roger Do His Thing (Instrumental)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Looking At The Front Door are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Looking At The Front Door are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was Looking At The Front Door first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Wild Pitch Records WP 1020.
How do I tell if my copy of Looking At The Front Door is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP 1020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WP-1020 A DMS cg ☮ HuB and WP-1020 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Looking At The Front Door 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.
