US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Black Male Records BM-012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
ROMAN+BOB BM-012-A UP/DAYZ 2-17-95Side A runout etched
ROMAN+BOB BM-012-B 2-17-94 GOD/DAYZSide B runout etched
RomanthonyBring U Up
Vinyl pressings
Bring U Up
by Romanthony · 1995
14 pressings3 countriesHouseDeep HouseGarage HouseElectronic
Bring U Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Bring U Up
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year. 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Black Male Records BM-013
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BM-013-A ROMAN+Bob UPRMS 6-26-95Runout side A, etched
ROMAN+BOB UPVOX BM-013-B 6-26-95Runout side B, etched
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Black Male Records BM-012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Black Male Records BM-012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Black Male Records BM-012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | US | Black Male Records BM-013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Black Male Records BM-012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | US | Black Male Records BM-012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Netherlands | [PIAS] Recordings PIASB 019 / [PIAS] Recordings 941.0019.3012" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 5512", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Limited | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Limited |
| 2000 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 5512" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Glasgow Underground12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU55R12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU5512", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2011 V112" | 12" |
| 2012 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU2011 V212" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Glasgow Underground GU055 A/B12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | US | Street Side Records LSS1001 / Liquid Sound Studio LSS100112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Bring U Up
- A2The Dayz
- B1The House O' God (Covenant)
- B2The Dubb
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bring U Up are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bring U Up are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2012.
When was Bring U Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US. One of them is Black Male Records BM-012.
How do I tell if my copy of Bring U Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BM-012, BM-013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ROMAN+BOB BM-012-A UP/DAYZ 2-17-95 and ROMAN+BOB BM-012-B 2-17-94 GOD/DAYZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bring U Up 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.
