Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 14 2047326
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
MC HammerDo Not Pass Me By
Vinyl pressings
Do Not Pass Me By
by MC Hammer · 1991
10 pressings5 countriesHousePop RapElectronicHip Hop
Do Not Pass Me By 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 Do Not Pass Me By
6 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records VNR-15830
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V̶N̶R̶-̶1̶ Y•1•15830 Z-1 1-1 E [SRC logo]Side A runout
V̶N̶R̶ Y•2-15830 Z-1 1-1 E [SRC logo]Side B runout
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S7-57730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP S71V-57730•A G•1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A etched, MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
SP S71V-57730•B G•1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B etched, MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016 20 4732 7Capitol Records 016-20 4732 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2047327-A1Runout side A
2047327-B1Runout side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 060 204 732 6Capitol Records 060-20 4732 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2047326-A1Side A runout, stamped
2047326-B1Side B runout, stamped
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI S594Capitol Records s594
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
s594 a/bRunout side A
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | EMI S594 / Capitol Records s594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Capitol Records 016 20 4732 7 / Capitol Records 016-20 4732 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Capitol Records 060 204 732 6 / Capitol Records 060-20 4732 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2047326First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Capitol Records VNR-15830First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Capitol Records S7-57730First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1992 | UK | Capitol Records CL 650 / Capitol Records 20 4728 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL65012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 65012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJX 65012", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Do Not Pass Me By (Edit)5:06
- A2Do Not Pass Me By (LP Version)5:30
- B1Do Not Pass Me By (Instrumental)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Do Not Pass Me By are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Do Not Pass Me By are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Do Not Pass Me By first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Italy, US, Europe, Argentina. One of them is Capitol Records 14 2047326.
How do I tell if my copy of Do Not Pass Me By is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14 2047326, VNR-15830, S7-57730, 016 20 4732 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Do Not Pass Me By 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.
