UK
December 9, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 642Capitol Records 20 4616 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 642 A-1-1-Q2 DSide A Runout, Stamped
SRZ ABBEY RDSide A Runout, Etched
CL 642 B-1-1-Q2 DSide B Runout, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Addams Groove
by MC Hammer · 1991
17 pressings7 countriesPop RapHip HopPop
Addams Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Addams Groove
17 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
December 9, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLPD 642Capitol Records 20 4616 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLPD+642+ARunout etched, side A
CLPD+642+BRunout etched, side B
UK
December 9, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 20 4616 8Capitol Records 12CLP 642
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 642 A-1-1-1 SRZ-ABBEY RD DSide A runout
12 CL 642 B-2-1- 2 DSide B runout
12CL 642ASide A label
12CL 642BSide B label
UK
December 9, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 642Capitol Records 20 4616 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 642 A-1-1-Q3 D SRZ ABBEY RDSide A runout, stamped/etched
CL 642 B-1-1-Q2 DSide B runout, stamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 060-20-4631 6
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Black Injection Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | EMI S575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Capitol Records 006 204 607 7 / Capitol Records 006-20 4607 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 060-20 4729 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4631 6 / Capitol Records 060-204 631 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2046316 / EMI 14 2046316First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2046077First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Capitol Records 104 204607 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records 060-20-4631 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 642First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CL 642First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 642 / Capitol Records 20 4616 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1991 | US | Capitol Records NR-44794First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Capitol Records V-15801First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CL 642 / Capitol Records 20 4616 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 642 / Capitol Records 20 4616 0First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AAddams Groove (LP Mix)3:58
- BStreet Soldiers (Saxapella Reprise)5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Addams Groove are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Addams Groove are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Addams Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 642, released December 9, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Addams Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 642, CLPD 642, 20 4616 8, 060-20-4631 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 642 A-1-1-Q2 D and SRZ ABBEY RD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Addams Groove 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.
