US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Wild Pitch Records WP 1018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WP-1018-A DCHARLES HUBSide A runout
WP-1018-B DCHARLES HUBSide B runout
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Vinyl pressings
The Power
by Power Jam · 1990
12 pressings4 countriesPop RapHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
The Power was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Power
5 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Somersault Records SOM-1225
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 120·07·369
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 100·07·538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1990- Label and catalog number
- Max Music MMA-436
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Somersault Records SOM-1225First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·369First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Max Music MMA-436First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 101812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 1018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 101812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP-101812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1998 | US | Wild Pitch Records WPT 100312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 101812", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 1018R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Wild Pitch Records WP 101812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Power (Vocal)5:42
- B1The Power (Instrumental)5:35
- B2The Power (Acappella)2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Power are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Power are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1990 and 2006.
When was The Power first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Canada, Germany, Spain. One of them is Wild Pitch Records WP 1018.
How do I tell if my copy of The Power is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP 1018, SOM-1225, 120·07·369, 100·07·538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WP-1018-A DCHARLES HUB and WP-1018-B DCHARLES HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Power 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.