US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-79109-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
78612-79109-1-ASide A, etched
78612-79109-1-BSide B, etched
Notorious B.I.G.Mo Money Mo Problems
Vinyl pressings
Mo Money Mo Problems
by Notorious B.I.G. · 1997
11 pressings4 countriesPop RapHouseElectronicHip Hop
Mo Money Mo Problems was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Mo Money Mo Problems
8 pressings came out in 1997, 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bad Boy Entertainment BBDP-9099
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Bad Boy Entertainment BBDP-9101
- Format
- Promo, 12"
UK
July 1997- Label and catalog number
- Puff Daddy Records 21492497JBArista 21492497JB
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
July 28, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Puff Daddy Records 74321 49249 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7432 49249-1A1 DAMONTSide A runout, etched
7432 49249-1B1 DAMONTSide B runout, etched
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Puff Daddy Records Dollar 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Dollar 1A Side
Dollar 1B Side
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | Do It Yourself DO IT 20-97First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Do It Yourself DIY 20-97First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Puff Daddy Records Dollar 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Bad Boy Entertainment BBDP-9099First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Bad Boy Entertainment BBDP-9101First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-79109-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Puff Daddy Records 21492497JB / Arista 21492497JBFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1997 | UK | Puff Daddy Records 74321 49249 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-79109-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Bad Boy Entertainment R1 55356312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Europe | Bad Boy Records 08122794738512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Mo Money Mo Problems (Radio Mix)4:12
- A2Mo Money Mo Problems (Album Version)4:18
- A3#!*@ You Tonight5:46
- B1Mo Money Mo Problems (Razor-N-Go Club Mix)10:33
- B2Mo Money Mo Problems (Razor-N-Go No Rap Mix)9:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mo Money Mo Problems are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mo Money Mo Problems are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1997 and 2016.
When was Mo Money Mo Problems first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, UK, Italy. One of them is Bad Boy Entertainment 78612-79109-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mo Money Mo Problems is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 78612-79109-1, BBDP-9099, BBDP-9101, 21492497JB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 78612-79109-1-A and 78612-79109-1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mo Money Mo Problems 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.
