US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 77315
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-77315-A-1A MasterdiskRunout Groove Side A
XSS-77315-B-1A MasterdiskRunout Groove Side B
New Kids On The BlockDirty Dawg
Vinyl pressings
Dirty Dawg
by New Kids On The Block · 1993
11 pressings6 countriesPop RapHip HopPop
Dirty Dawg was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Dirty Dawg
5 pressings came out in 1993, 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS-5523
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Demonstration-Not For Sale
- Runout / matrix
XSS-05523-A-1A MasterdiskRunout Groove Side A
XSS-05523-B-1B MasterdiskRunout Groove Side B
South Korea
1993- Label and catalog number
- Sony CPL-1429 (44-77315)
- Format
- 12", Single
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SAMP 2024
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11 2024 20 2A1 ARunout side A stamped
11 2024 20 1B1 ARunout side B stamped
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SAMP 2024
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
11 2024 20 2A1Side A
11 2024 20 1B1Side B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia SAMP 2024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | CBS/Sony SAMP 2024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | South Korea | Sony CPL-1429 (44-77315)First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1993 | US | Columbia 44 77315First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Columbia CAS-5523First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Europe | Columbia COL 659918 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | France | Columbia 659918 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Spain | Columbia COL 659918 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Columbia 660036 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Columbia 660036 77", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label DIRT112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Dirty Dawg (LP Version)4:14
- A2Dirty Dawg (Radio Edit No Rap)3:18
- A3Dirty Dawg (Greg Nice Remix)4:46
- B1Dirty Dawg (Barbosa / Liggett House Mix)7:03
- B2Dirty Dawg (Liggett / Barbosa Hip Hop Mix)5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dirty Dawg are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dirty Dawg are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Dirty Dawg first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, South Korea, Europe. One of them is Columbia 44 77315.
How do I tell if my copy of Dirty Dawg is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 77315, CAS-5523, CPL-1429 (44-77315), SAMP 2024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-77315-A-1A Masterdisk and XSS-77315-B-1A Masterdisk. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dirty Dawg 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.
