US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
314-523-839-1-AS/HS MASTERDISKRunout Side A
314-523-839-1-BS/HS MASTERDISKRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Tical
by Method Man · 1994
18 pressings3 countriesBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopHip Hop
Tical 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 Tical
4 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
314-523-839-1-AS/HS MASTERDISKRunout Side A
314-523-839-1-BS/HS MASTERDISKRunout Side B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
Europe
1994- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 523 839-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
52 ̷2̷ 3839-1 A-1- ⊗Runout side A, etched
52 ̷2̷ 3 839-1-B-1 ⊗Runout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 523 839-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | US | Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | US | Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1994 | US | Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Wu-Tang Records WUTANG007LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 523 839-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2004 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 9827524LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 583 529-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 9827524LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | UMe B0021197-01 / Def Jam Recordings B0021197-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Def Jam Recordings B0021197-01 / UMe B0021197-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Def Jam Recordings B0021197-01 / UMe B0021197-01LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Def Jam Recordings B0030387-01 / Universal Music Special Markets B0030287-01LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Def Jam Recordings B0030387-01 / Universal Music Special Markets B0030387-01LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Repress · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 00602455793997LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Def Jam Recordings 00602465804638LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 00602465804638LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Def Jam Recordings 00602465804638LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tical3:56
- A2Biscuits2:49
- A3Bring The Pain3:09
- A4All I Need3:16
- A5What The Blood Clot3:24
- A6Meth Vs. Chef3:36
- A7Sub Crazy2:15
- B1Release Yo' Delf4:15
- B2P.L.O. Style2:36
- B3I Get My Thang In Action3:45
- B4Mr. Sandman3:37
- B5Stimulation3:46
- B6Method Man (Remix)3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tical are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Tical are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 2024.
When was Tical first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Europe. One of them is Def Jam Recordings 314 523 839-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Tical is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 314 523 839-1, 523 839-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 314-523-839-1-AS/HS MASTERDISK and 314-523-839-1-BS/HS MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tical 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.