US
1998- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1158NL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RWK-1158NL-A - 1A [B - Scratched Out] RE1Runout Etchings Side A
RWK-1158NL-B - 1B RE1Runout Etchings Side B
UR1ALabel A-side
UR1BLabel B-side
Mos DefMos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
Vinyl pressings
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
by Mos Def · 1998
12 pressings2 countriesConsciousBoom BapJazzy Hip-HopHip Hop
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
4 pressings came out in 1998, 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1158NL
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RWK 1158 NL ARunout Etchings Side A
US
September 29, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1158-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 2 Sets Of Staples
- Runout / matrix
RWK-1158-1A -1A RJRunout side A, etched
RWK-1158-1BRunout side B, etched
UR1ALabel side A
UR1BLabel side B
US
September 29, 1998- Label and catalog number
- Rawkus RWK 1158-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RWK-1158-1A -1A RJRunout side A, etched
RWK-1158-1BRunout side B, etched
UR1ALabel side A
UR1BLabel side B
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Rawkus RWK 1158NLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | US | Rawkus RWK 1158NLFirst yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1998 | US | Rawkus RWK 1158-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1998 | US | Rawkus RWK 1158-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Italy | Rawkus BLACKSTARLP001LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Italy | Rawkus BLACKSTARLP001LP, Reissue, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Italy | Rawkus BLACKSTARLP001LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Italy | Rawkus BLACKSTARLP001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Rawkus B0020913-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Rawkus B0020913-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2024 | US | Rawkus B0020913-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Rawkus RWK 1158-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Intro1:11
- A2Astronomy (8th Light)3:23
- A3Definitíon3:26
- A4RE:DEFinition3:02
- A5Children's Story3:32
- A6Brown Skin Lady5:46
- B7B Boys Will B Boys2:36
- B8K.O.S. (Determination)4:49
- B9Hater Players4:08
- B10Yo Yeah1:10
- B11Respiration6:05
- B12Thieves In The Night5:16
- B13Twice Inna Lifetime5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2024.
When was Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US. One of them is Rawkus RWK 1158NL.
How do I tell if my copy of Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RWK 1158NL, RWK 1158-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RWK-1158NL-A - 1A [B - Scratched Out] RE1 and RWK-1158NL-B - 1B RE1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star 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.