UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 210
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX 210 A2Runout side A, variant 1
COOLX 210 B1Runout side B, variant 1
COOLX 210 A2 3 ARunout side A, variant 2
COOLX 210 B1 5 ARunout side B, variant 2
Monie LoveMonie In The Middle
Vinyl pressings
Monie In The Middle
by Monie Love · 1990
15 pressings5 countriesHip-HouseHip Hop
Monie In The Middle was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Monie In The Middle
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXR 210Cooltempo 3235346
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLXR 210A-1U-1-1 UTOPIARunout A
COOLXR 210AA-1U-1-1 UTOPIARunout B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX7 210
- Format
- 7"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 210Cooltempo COOL210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JA COOL 2I0 AI ∴Runout A, hand-etched
COOL 2I0 BI ∴Runout B, hand-etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLXW 210
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
COOLX W 210 A1 4 <Side A runout etched
COOLX W 210 B1 4 <Side B runout etched
COOLXW 210-ASide A labels
COOLXW 210-AASide AA labels
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21737Eternal 0-21737
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Cooltempo CHS 2458 / Chrysalis CHS 2458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Chrysalis 613 378First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 1C 060-3 23534 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Cooltempo COOLD 006First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 1C 060-3 23534 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Cooltempo 1C 006-3 23534 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 1C 060-3 23592 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Cooltempo 1C 006-3 23534 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 210First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXR 210 / Cooltempo 3235346First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX7 210First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOLXW 210First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 210 / Cooltempo COOL210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21737 / Eternal 0-21737First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-4415 / Eternal PRO-A-4415First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Monie In The Middle5:10
- A2Monie In The Middle (The Hot Shot Mix)6:47
- B1Roots4:24
- B2Monie In The Middle (Instrumental)3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monie In The Middle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Monie In The Middle are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Monie In The Middle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Cooltempo COOLX 210.
How do I tell if my copy of Monie In The Middle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COOLX 210, COOLXR 210, COOLX7 210, COOL 210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, COOLX 210 A2 and COOLX 210 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monie In The Middle 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.