UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANTX 31 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MTRunout Etching
Rebel MCRebel Music
Vinyl pressings
Rebel Music
by Rebel MC · 1990
14 pressings5 countriesHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
Rebel Music 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 Rebel Music
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANT X 31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WANTX-31-A-1 MTEtchings side A
WANTX-31-B-1 MTEtchings side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANT 31
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WANT . 31 ~ A . 2 MT BRunout etched side A
WANT - 31 - B 2 D MTRunout etched side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records 877 381-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANT X 31 RDesire Records WANTX31R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WANTX-31R-A-1 MTSide A
WANTX-31R-B-1 MTSide B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANTX 31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
WANTX-31-A-1 MTEtchings side A
WANTX-31-B-1 MTEtchings side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 877 381-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Polydor 877 381-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Europe | Desire Records 877 381-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Desire Records 877 380-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records WANTX 31 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records WANT X 31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records WANT 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records 877 381-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records WANT X 31 R / Desire Records WANTX31RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Desire Records WANTX 31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Desire Records 877 845-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | US | Desire Records PRO 855-1 / Desire Records Pro 855-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Desire Records PRO-855-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 877380-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARebel Music (Rebel-ism Mix)5:46
- BRebel Music (The Article Mix)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rebel Music are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rebel Music are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rebel Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Desire Records WANTX 31 R.
How do I tell if my copy of Rebel Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WANTX 31 R, WANT X 31, WANT 31, 877 381-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rebel Music 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.
