US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Naughty By NatureGuard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem
Vinyl pressings
Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem
by Naughty By Nature · 1992
10 pressings5 countriesBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopHip Hop
Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem
7 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
(SRC) I-519-ASide A runout
(SRC) I-519-BSide B runout
DMS CG (peace symbol)Side A runout
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 533
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Denmark
1992- Label and catalog number
- SoulPower Productions SPX 012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- EastWest Records GmbH 4509-90208-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Denmark | SoulPower Productions SPX 012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | EastWest Records GmbH 4509-90208-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Italy | Flying International FIN 081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 533First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 51912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Tommy Boy 8122747851 / Rhino Records 812274785112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 51912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Guard Your Grill (Psycho Lynn Mix)4:03
- A2Guard Your Grill (LP Version)4:41
- A3Guard Your Grill (Smooth Mix)4:20
- B1Uptown Anthem (Video Mix)3:14
- B2Uptown Anthem (Rough Mix)2:41
- B3Uptown Anthem (LP Version)3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2006.
When was Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Denmark, Germany, Italy. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 519.
How do I tell if my copy of Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 519, TB 533, SPX 012, 4509-90208-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guard Your Grill / Uptown Anthem 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.
