US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Actual Records MS-3412
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS 3412 A SRC
MS 3412 B SRC
Main SourceThink / Atom
Vinyl pressings
Think / Atom
by Main Source · 1989
10 pressings2 countriesHip Hop
Think / Atom was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Think / Atom
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Actual Records MS-3412First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Actual Records MS-21437", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71867", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB7186B7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71867", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | US | Mr Bongo MRB71877", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Actual Records MS-341212", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Actual Records MS-341212", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Actual Records MS-341212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Actual Records MS-21437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Think3:32
- A2Think (Instrumental)3:32
- B1Atom2:56
- B2Atom (Instrumental)2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Think / Atom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Think / Atom are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1989 and 2020.
When was Think / Atom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Actual Records MS-3412.
How do I tell if my copy of Think / Atom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS-3412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS 3412 A SRC and MS 3412 B SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Think / Atom 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.
