US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records Y-58312
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
O.C.Born 2 Live
Vinyl pressings
Born 2 Live
by O.C. · 1994
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Born 2 Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Born 2 Live
1 pressing came out in 1994, 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.
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Wild Pitch Records Y-58312First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Wild Pitch Records SPRO-5831212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Wild Pitch Records SPRO-1998112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1996 | Japan | Mary Joy Recordings MJ-001212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | JCOR Entertainment INTR 10551-112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Wild Pitch Records INTR 10551-112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Old Chillin' OC 0077", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2026 | UK | Old Chillin' OC 0077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Wild Pitch Records Y-5831212", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label RRL-1010-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Born 2 Live (Clean)3:53
- A2Born 2 Live (LP Version)4:31
- A3Born 2 Live (Bonus CD Mix)3:49
- A4Born 2 Live (Instrumental)4:30
- B1Let It Slide (Clean)4:01
- B2Let It Slide (LP Version)4:02
- B3Let It Slide (Instrumental)4:01
- B4Born 2 Live (Acapella)3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born 2 Live are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Born 2 Live are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 2026.
When was Born 2 Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US. One of them is Wild Pitch Records Y-58312.
How do I tell if my copy of Born 2 Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y-58312) 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 Born 2 Live 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.