US
1993- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008-24061-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
OutKastPlayer's Ball
Vinyl pressings
Player's Ball
by OutKast · 1993
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Player's Ball 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 Player's Ball
5 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Arista 73008-24560-1LaFace Records 73008-24560-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
73008-24560-1 SARunout side A etched
73008-24560-1 SBRunout side B etched
73008-24560-1-SASide A Label
73008-24560-1-SBSide B Label
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321 20942 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records LFDP-4092
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Arista WILS 1LaFace Records WILS 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WILS 1 A1 STU.Runout A-side etched
WILLS 1 B1Runout B-side etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Arista WILS 1 / LaFace Records WILS 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24061-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Arista 74321 20942 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Arista 73008-24560-1 / LaFace Records 73008-24560-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | LaFace Records LFDP-4092First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24067-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24061-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Arista 74321 20942 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV10015 / LaFace Records MOV1001510", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | LaFace Records 884304265110", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Player's Ball (Album Version)4:22
- A2Player's Ball (Instrumental)4:21
- B1Player's Ball (Radio Edit)3:56
- B2Player's Ball (TV Mix)4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Player's Ball are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Player's Ball are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2014.
When was Player's Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, UK. One of them is LaFace Records 73008-24061-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Player's Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73008-24061-1, 73008-24560-1, 74321 20942 1, LFDP-4092) 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 Player's Ball 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.
