US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 44 73612Columbia 44 73612
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-73612A-1A G1 D MASTERDISC (T) A-16A runout
XSS-73612B-1A G1 D (T) A 9B runout
Public EnemyCan't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man
Vinyl pressings
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man
by Public Enemy · 1990
11 pressings4 countriesBoom BapHip Hop
Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man 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 Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man
10 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings CAS 2231Columbia CAS 2231
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 656385 6CBS 656385 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6563856 A1 MFEtchings side A
6563856 B1 MFEtchings side B
656385 6 A*Centre label side A
656385 6 B*Centre label side B
UK
October 15, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 656385 8CBS 656385 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
656385 8 A1A Side Runout Etched
656385 8 B1B Side Runout Etched
UK
October 15, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 656385 7CBS 656385 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6563857 A1 MF ∴Runout etched side A
656 3857 B1 MF ∴Runout etched side B
656385 7 A*Label side A
656385 7 B*Label side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings XPR 1565
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1561 A1 MFEtched runout A
XPR 1561 B1 MFEtched runout B
XPR 1565 ASide A label
XPR 1565 BSide B label
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 656385 7 / CBS 656385 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings 656385 6 / CBS 656385 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Def Jam Recordings XPR 1565First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Def Jam Recordings XPS 247First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 73612 / Columbia 44 73612First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Def Jam Recordings CAS 2231 / Columbia CAS 2231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 656385 6 / CBS 656385 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 656385 8 / CBS 656385 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 656385 7 / CBS 656385 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 656471 6First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 73612 / Columbia 44 7361212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (U.K. 12" Powermixx)4:07
- A2Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (Dub Mixx)4:02
- B1Get The Fuck Outta Dodge (Escapism 1991)2:48
- B2Burn Hollywood Burn (Extended Censored Fried To The Radio Version)3:46
- B3Get The Fuck Outta Dodge (Censored Escapism Radio Version)2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is Def Jam Recordings 44 73612.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 73612, CAS 2231, 656385 6, 656385 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-73612A-1A G1 D MASTERDISC (T) A-16 and XSS-73612B-1A G1 D (T) A 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man 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.
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