US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0-20941
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0-20941-A -RE1-SR1 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Side A runout
0-20941-B - RE1-SR1 1-1 ☆ STERLING [SRC logo]Side B runout
Rick JamesLoosey's Rap
Vinyl pressings
Loosey's Rap
by Rick James · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesHousePop RapFunkElectronic
Loosey's Rap was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Loosey's Rap
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-27885-A SH1 ɑ R-20249-SH1 △ 20449 1-1A Side Runout
7-27885 RE 1 B - SH1 FUTURE DISC ɑ R-20250 -Re1-SH1 △ 20449-X 1-1B Side Runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records PRO-A-3109
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records W 7885 TReprise Records 920 990-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 7885T-A1. M.T.1 B DAMONTSide A etched
W 7885T-B1. M.T. 1 I DAMONTSide B etched
W7885 (T) A*Side A label
W7885 (T) B*Side B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records W 7885Reprise Records 927 885-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 7885 - A1 MT.1 DAMONT GSide A runout etched
W 7885 0 B1 MT.1 DAMONT ESide B runout etched
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Reprise Records 0-20941First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 78857First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 78857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Reprise Records 920 941-0First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Reprise Records 927 885-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Not On Label SAM 466First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Reprise Records W 7885 T / Reprise Records 920 990-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Reprise Records W 7885 / Reprise Records 927 885-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 0-20941First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-3109First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 7-27885First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 7-27885First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Loosey's Rap (Rix Mix)3:54
- A2Loosey's Rap (Marley Marl Mix)5:40
- B1Loosey's Rap (Loosey's House Of Trix Mix)4:24
- B2Loosey's Rap (Instrumental)4:07
- B3Loosey's Rap (Raw Rap Version)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loosey's Rap are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Loosey's Rap are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Loosey's Rap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Reprise Records 0-20941.
How do I tell if my copy of Loosey's Rap is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-20941, 7-27885, PRO-A-3109, W 7885 T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-20941-A -RE1-SR1 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo] and 0-20941-B - RE1-SR1 1-1 ☆ STERLING [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loosey's Rap 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.
