France
1994- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 521 289-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
849 - 2271 - 1 - A1Etching Side A
849 - 2271 - 1 - BEtching Side B
849 - 2281 - 1 - A1Etching Side C
849 - 2281 - 1 - BEtching Side D
MC SolaarProse Combat
Vinyl pressings
Prose Combat
by MC Solaar · 1994
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Prose Combat was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Prose Combat
5 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Country unknown
February 9, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Polydor (France) 697-124 013-1-DS
- Format
- LP
US
May 31, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Cohiba Records 697-124 013-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
697-12 013-1AA-Side Runout Etching
697-12 013-1BB-Side Runout Etching
697-12 013-1CC-Side Runout Etching
697-12 013-1DD-Side Runout Etching
UK
December 5, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud 523 979-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
523 971-1 A1etched
523 971-1 B1etched
523 971-1 C1etched
523 971-1 D1etched
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Cohiba Records PRLP 4013-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | Polydor 521 289-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | US | Cohiba Records PRLP 4013-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Unknown | Polydor (France) 697-124 013-1-DSFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1994 | US | Cohiba Records 697-124 013-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | UK | Talkin' Loud 523 979-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Polydor 359903-0 / Universal Music France 359903-0LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | France | Polydor 359903-0LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | Polydor 359903-0LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | Polydor 359903-0LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | France | Polydor 359903-0LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Aubade0:35
- A2Obsolète3:02
- A3Nouveau Western4:34
- A4A La Claire Fontaine2:59
- B1Superstarr3:03
- B2La Concubine De L'Hémoglobine4:49
- B3Dévotion4:26
- B4Temps Mort3:41
- C1L'NMIACCd'HTCK72KPDP5:04
- C2Séquelles3:37
- C3Dieu Ait Son Âme4:46
- C4A Dix De Mes Disciples3:45
- D1La Fin Justifie Les Moyens4:57
- D2Relations Humaines3:28
- D3Prose Combat3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prose Combat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Prose Combat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 2021.
When was Prose Combat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in France, US, UK. One of them is Polydor 521 289-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Prose Combat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 521 289-1, 697-124 013-1-DS, 697-124 013-1, 523 979-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 849 - 2271 - 1 - A1 and 849 - 2271 - 1 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prose Combat 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.