US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 79586
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-79586A-1A RJ STERLING 1A
XSS-79586B-1B RJ STERLING X 1B
NasOochie Wally
Vinyl pressings
Oochie Wally
by Nas · 2000
11 pressings3 countriesGangstaHip Hop
Oochie Wally was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Oochie Wally
4 pressings came out in 2000, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 16518
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2000- Label and catalog number
- Columbia xpr2717
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
2000- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 67097460000
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Europe | Columbia 67097460000First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Columbia xpr2717First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Columbia 44 79586First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 2000 | US | Columbia CAS 16518First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Europe | Columbia 6709746000 / Columbia COL 670974 612" | 12" |
| 2001 | Europe | Columbia 09870-79586-112" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Columbia XPR275112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Columbia 671085 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2002 | Unknown | Pirate PIRATE 00212" | 12" |
| 2002 | Unknown | Pirate PIRATE 00212", Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 2002 | Unknown | Not On Label RARE 00512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Oochie Wally (Clean Version)5:00
- A2Oochie Wally (Instrumental)3:54
- A3Oochie Wally (Clean A Capella)3:59
- B1Oochie Wally (Dirty Version)5:00
- B2Find Ya Wealth (Clean Version)3:40
- B3Find Ya Wealth (Instrumental)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oochie Wally are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Oochie Wally are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2000 and 2002.
When was Oochie Wally first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is Columbia 44 79586.
How do I tell if my copy of Oochie Wally is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 79586, CAS 16518, xpr2717, 67097460000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-79586A-1A RJ STERLING 1 and XSS-79586B-1B RJ STERLING X 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oochie Wally 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.
