UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662950 7
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox
Michael JacksonThey Don't Care About Us
Vinyl pressings
They Don't Care About Us
by Michael Jackson · 1996
12 pressings3 countriesConsciousContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
They Don't Care About Us was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 They Don't Care About Us
12 pressings came out in 1996, 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.
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662950 7Epic 01-662950-00
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic Dance 49X 78212
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 78287A-1BA: Hand etched
XSS 78287B-1AB: Hand etched
XSS 78288A-1AC: Hand etched
XSS 78288B-1AD: Hand etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 78264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 78264A-1ASide A
ZSS 78264B-1ASide B
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3020Epic 31-003020-22
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 3020 22 1A1Side A runout stamped
ASide A runout etched
31 3020 22 1B1Side B runout stamped
ASide B runout etched
UK
1996- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3030Epic 31-003030-22
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
31 3030 22 1A1Side A runout stamped
ASide A runout etched
31 3030 22 1B1Side B runout stamped
ASide B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3020 / Epic 31-003020-22First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3030 / Epic 31-003030-22First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic 662950 7First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3020 / Epic SAMP 3243First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic XPR 3030 / Epic SAMP 3274First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Epic 662950 7 / Epic 01-662950-00First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1996 | US | Epic Dance 49X 78212First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | Epic E2S 7770First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Epic 34 78264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic 662950 6 / Epic EPC 662950 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic 662950 6 / Epic EPC 662950 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Europe | Epic 662950 6 / Epic EPC 662950 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1They Don't Care About Us (LP Edit)4:10
- A2They Don't Care About Us (Love To Infinity's Walk In The Park Mix)7:18
- A3They Don't Care About Us (Love To Infinity's Classic Paradise Mix)7:55
- B1They Don't Care About Us (Love To Infinity's Anthem Of Love Mix)7:46
- B2They Don't Care About Us (Love To Infinity's Hacienda Mix)7:10
- B3They Don't Care About Us (Dallas Austin Main Mix)5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of They Don't Care About Us are there?
12 vinyl pressings of They Don't Care About Us are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was They Don't Care About Us first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Epic 662950 7.
How do I tell if my copy of They Don't Care About Us is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 662950 7, 49X 78212, 34 78264, XPR 3020) 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 They Don't Care About Us 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.
