US
October 1999- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK-1159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RWK 1159 A fwDSSide A etched in runout
RWK 1159 B fwDSSide B etched in runout
RWK 1159 C fwDSSide C etched in runout
RWK 1159 D fwDSSide D etched in runout
Mos DefBlack On Both Sides
Vinyl pressings
Black On Both Sides
by Mos Def · 1999
15 pressings2 countriesConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-HopHip Hop
Black On Both Sides was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Black On Both Sides
3 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
US
October 1999- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK-1159
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
- Runout / matrix
RWK 1159 A fwDSSide A etched in runout
RWK 1159 B fwDSSide B etched in runout
RWK 1159 C fwDSSide C etched in runout
RWK 1159 D fwDSSide D etched in runout
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1175
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Rawkus RWK 1175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1999 | US | Rawkus RWK-1159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1999 | US | Rawkus RWK-1159First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Rawkus RWK 1159LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Unknown | Rawkus MOSBLACK004LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Rawkus MOSBLACK004LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | Rawkus RWK 1159LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | US | Rawkus MOSBLACK004LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Rawkus B0022459-01 / Geffen Records B0022459-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Rawkus B0022459-01 / Geffen Records B0022459-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Europe | Rawkus 00602547143785 / Geffen Records 00602547143785LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | US | Rawkus B0022459-01 / Geffen Records B0022459-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Rawkus 602475081241 / Geffen Records 602475081241LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Rawkus MOSBLACK004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | Europe | Rawkus 00602547140289 / Geffen Records 00602547140289LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fear Not Of Man4:29
- A2Hip Hop3:16
- A3Love4:23
- A4Ms Fat Booty3:44
- B1Speed Law4:16
- B2Do It Now3:50
- B3Got3:28
- B4Umi Says5:11
- C1New World Water3:12
- C2Rock 'n' Roll5:03
- C3Know That4:04
- C4Climb4:02
- D1Brooklyn5:10
- D2Habitat4:39
- D3Mr. Nigga5:13
- D4Mathematics4:06
- D5May - December3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black On Both Sides are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Black On Both Sides are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1999 and 2024.
When was Black On Both Sides first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in US. One of them is Rawkus RWK-1159, released October 1999.
How do I tell if my copy of Black On Both Sides is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RWK-1159, RWK 1175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RWK 1159 A fwDS and RWK 1159 B fwDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black On Both Sides 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.