US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records MRC-1034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
L11115-MRC-1034 RADIO ~ L 28502XSide A Runouts
L11114 / MRC-1034 RUTHLESS ~ L 28502XSide B Runouts
N.W.A.Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball
Vinyl pressings
Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball
by N.W.A. · 1987
11 pressings2 countriesGangstaElectroBass MusicHip Hop
Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball
5 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records MRC-1034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
L 28502 L-11115 - MRC-1034 RADIO -Side A runout etching
L 28502X L-11114 / MRC-1034 RUTHLESSSide B runout etching
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records MRC-1034Macola Record Co. MRC-1034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
L 28502 L11115 - MRC - 1034 RADIO ~Side A Runout Etching
L 28502X L-11114 / MRC - 1034 RUTHLESSSide B Runout Etching
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records MRC-1034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
L11115-MRC-1034 RADIO ~ L 28502XSide A runout
L11114 / MRC-1034 RUTHLESS ~ L 28502XSide B runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ruthless Records MRC-1034
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
L11115-MRC-1034 RADIO ~ L 28502XSide A runouts
L11114 / MRC-1034 RUTHLESS ~ L 28502XSide B runouts
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034 / Macola Record Co. MRC-103412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034 / Macola Record Co. MRC-103412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034 / Macola Record Co. MRC-103412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034 / Macola Record Co. MRC-1034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | US | Ruthless Records MRC-1034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 375012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 5129 / Ruthless Records RHR 512912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Electro Eternal EE 1051 / JDC Records EE 105112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Panic Zone4:30
- A2Dope Man (Radio Edit)4:42
- A38-Ball (Radio Edit)4:20
- B1Dope Man6:00
- B28-Ball4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 2005.
When was Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is Ruthless Records MRC-1034.
How do I tell if my copy of Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRC-1034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L11115-MRC-1034 RADIO ~ L 28502X and L11114 / MRC-1034 RUTHLESS ~ L 28502X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Panic Zone / Dope Man / 8-Ball 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.
