US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 950Tommy Boy TB-950
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TB 950-A 1-1A Side Runout Etched
TB 950-B 1-1B Side Runout Etched
SRCBoth Sides, Runout, Stamped
ParisBreak The Grip Of Shame
Vinyl pressings
Break The Grip Of Shame
by Paris · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesHip Hop
Break The Grip Of Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Break The Grip Of Shame
4 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 950Scarface Records TB 950
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SRC [large S with R and C in the loop] TB 950-A 1-1Side A runout
SRC [large S with R and C in the loop] TB 950-B 1-1Side B runout
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 950
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy 877 411-1Scarface Records 877 411-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | Tommy Boy TB 950First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Tommy Boy 877 411-1 / Scarface Records 877 411-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Tommy Boy TB 950 / Tommy Boy TB-950First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Tommy Boy TB 95012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Tommy Boy TB 950 / Scarface Records TB 950First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Tommy Boy TB 95012", Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 1246812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Sweden | Sonet 12T-2012712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Sweden | Sonet 12T-2012712", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Guerrilla Funk Recordings GFPD-100112", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Repress · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Repress · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 950A / Scarface Records TB 950A12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Side Sick
- ABreak The Grip Of Shame (Radio Mix)3:53
- Side Sicker
- BBreak The Grip Of Shame (The Final Call)8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Break The Grip Of Shame are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Break The Grip Of Shame are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2020.
When was Break The Grip Of Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Belgium, Canada. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 950.
How do I tell if my copy of Break The Grip Of Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 950, 877 411-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB 950-A 1-1 and TB 950-B 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Break The Grip Of Shame 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.