US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records E1-30928Serchlite Music E1-30928
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E1-30928-A1-DMM 1-1 HFM '94A-side runout etching
E1-30928-B2-DMM HFm '94B-side runout etching
O.C.Word...Life
Vinyl pressings
Word...Life
by O.C. · 1994
13 pressings3 countriesConsciousBoom BapHardcore Hip-HopJazzy Hip-Hop
Word...Life 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 Word...Life
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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Wild Pitch Records E1-30928 / Serchlite Music E1-30928First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1996 | Japan | Mary Joy Recordings MJLP-0002 / Wild Pitch RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL-2009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Re-Issue Records RIR 001-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Re-Issue Records RIR 001LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | 90's Tapes 90STAPES57.1LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | US | Wild Pitch Records VMPRH078LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label (O.C.) OCLP-521LP, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | LP, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL-2009LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records E1-30928LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Emi Records E1-30928 / Wild Pitch RecordsLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records E2-30928LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WPL-2009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Creative Control1:44
- A2Word...Life4:53
- A3O-Zone4:04
- A4Born To Live4:46
- A5Time's Up3:29
- A6Point Of Viewz4:14
- B1Constables4:04
- B2Ga Head4:16
- B3No Main Topic3:42
- B4Let It Slide4:23
- B5Ma Dukes3:58
- B6Story3:03
- B7Outtro (Sabatoge)2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Word...Life are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Word...Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 2024.
When was Word...Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US. One of them is Wild Pitch Records E1-30928.
How do I tell if my copy of Word...Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E1-30928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E1-30928-A1-DMM 1-1 HFM '94 and E1-30928-B2-DMM HFm '94. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Word...Life 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.