US
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 2355 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Rapping Is Fundamental
by Rappin' Is Fundamental · 1991
10 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Rapping Is Fundamental was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Rapping Is Fundamental
9 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021-2355-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 2355 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 751
- Format
- 12"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 751
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMYDJ 751
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | A&M Records 390 751-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 751-1 / A&M Records AMY 751First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 751-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMY 751First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMYDJ 751First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 751First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021-2355-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021 2355 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021 2355 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records 75021-2355-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Rapping Is Fundamental (Radio Remix)3:26
- A2Rapping Is Fundamental (Extended Remix)4:26
- BRapping Is Fundamental (Remix Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rapping Is Fundamental are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rapping Is Fundamental are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Rapping Is Fundamental first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Australasia, Europe. One of them is A&M Records 75021 2355 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rapping Is Fundamental is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75021 2355 1, 75021-2355-1, AMY 751, AM 751) 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 Rapping Is Fundamental 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.