UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown STDLMOT12"
- Format
- 12"
Queen LatifahU.N.I.T.Y.
Vinyl pressings
U.N.I.T.Y.
by Queen Latifah · 1993
11 pressings4 countriesConsciousHip Hop
U.N.I.T.Y. 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 U.N.I.T.Y.
8 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGX1422
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TMGX 1422 A1
TMGX 1422 B1
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown 3746348471
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 37463-4847-I-A I-IRunout side A, etched "[SRC logo] = stamped"
[SRC logo] 37463-4847-I-B I-IRunout side B, etched "[SRC logo] = stamped"
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown 374631136-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown 374 631 149-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1993- Label and catalog number
- Motown 820 189-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | France | Motown 820 189-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | France | Motown 860 189-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | Motown 860 169-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Motown STDLMOT12"First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Motown TMGX1422First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Motown 374631136-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Motown 374 631 149-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Motown 3746348471First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Motown 374 631 167-1 / Motown 374631167-1Promo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Motown TMGX 142212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Motown CATF-05131-112", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1U.N.I.T.Y. (Big Booty Mix)
- A2U.N.I.T.Y. (Big Titty Mix)
- B1U.N.I.T.Y. (Beat Apella)
- B2U.N.I.T.Y. (Remix Instrumental)
- B3U.N.I.T.Y. (LP Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of U.N.I.T.Y. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of U.N.I.T.Y. are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 2004.
When was U.N.I.T.Y. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, France, Germany. One of them is Motown STDLMOT12".
How do I tell if my copy of U.N.I.T.Y. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STDLMOT12", TMGX1422, 3746348471, 374631136-1) 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 U.N.I.T.Y. 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.
