US
2002- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED-6374The Goldmind, Inc. ED-6374
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Missy ElliottGossip Folks
Vinyl pressings
Gossip Folks
by Missy Elliott · 2002
13 pressings6 countriesHip Hop
Gossip Folks was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Gossip Folks
1 pressing came out in 2002, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Elektra ED-6374 / The Goldmind, Inc. ED-6374First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Europe | Elektra 7559-67377-0 / The Goldmind, Inc.12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | Europe | Elektra PRO383212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Germany | Elektra 697112", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2003 | Italy | Sounds Good Good 8212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label BF00112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2003 | UK & Europe | Elektra E7380T / The Goldmind, Inc. 7559-67382-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | US | Elektra 67356-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | US | Elektra ED-638412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | The Goldmind, Inc. 7559-67382-0 / Elektra E7380T12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 2003 | UK & Europe | Elektra E7380T / Elektra 7559-67382-012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (New Centurians) BF001 / Not On Label (Missy Elliott) BF00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Missy Elliott) BF00112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Gossip Folks (Amended Version)
- A2Gossip Folks (Album Version)
- B1Gossip Folks (Instrumental)
- B2Gossip Folks (A Cappella)
- B3Gossip Folks (TV Track)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gossip Folks are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Gossip Folks are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2002 and 2003.
When was Gossip Folks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in US. One of them is Elektra ED-6374.
How do I tell if my copy of Gossip Folks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ED-6374) 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 Gossip Folks 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.
