US
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR-25619-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCAR-258619-1 A"8" is crossed out
MCAR-258619-1 B"8" is crossed out
Vinyl pressings
No More Drama
by Mary J. Blige · 2001
16 pressings5 countriesHouseDiscoContemporary R&BElectronic
No More Drama was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 No More Drama
3 pressings came out in 2001, 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR-25663-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
2001- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 40281
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | MCA Records WMCST 40281First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25619-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25663-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Europe | MCA Records MJBVP445 RPM, 12" | 45 RPM, 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Universal Records12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Italy | Do It Yourself Entertainment DO IT 19.0212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records MCST 4028112" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records WMCSTX 4028112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) X-00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records WMCSTX 4028112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Mispress · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Mispress · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 4028112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records WMCSTX 4028112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | US | MCA Records 088 155 929-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2002 | US | Negative Reflection Crew Productions WL-4112", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | US | WL WL-4112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label ZZ-04112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1No More Drama (Radio Edit)4:08
- A2No More Drama (Instrumental)5:34
- B1No More Drama (Album Version)5:26
- B2No More Drama (A Cappella)5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No More Drama are there?
16 vinyl pressings of No More Drama are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was No More Drama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US, Europe. One of them is MCA Records MCAR-25619-1.
How do I tell if my copy of No More Drama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAR-25619-1, MCAR-25663-1, WMCST 40281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAR-258619-1 A and MCAR-258619-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No More Drama 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.
