US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Idlers WAR 029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAR-029-A 1 - 2 DCHARLES SRCRunout side A
WAR-029-B 1 - 1 DCHARLES SRCRunout side B
Royal HouseYeah Buddy
Vinyl pressings
Yeah Buddy
by Royal House · 1988
11 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Yeah Buddy 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 Yeah Buddy
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-91Champion CHAMP 1291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 91
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 91 A1 ∴Runout etched side A
CHAMP 91 B1 BRunout etched side B
CHAMP 91 A*Label side A
CHAMP 91 AA*Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP-12-91
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP-12-91-A-1A side
CHAMP-12-91-B-1B side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-91
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Torso TORSO 12098
- Format
- 12"
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 12098First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-91 / Champion CHAMP 1291First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 91First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP-12-91First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-91First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Idlers WAR 029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Idlers WAR 02912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·31212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·31212", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Spain | Grind B-MX-118812" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Champion CHAMP X 12-9112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- Yeah Side
- AYeah Buddy (Extended Mix)7:06
- Dirty Side
- B1The Chase (Extended Mix)3:51
- B2Dirty Beats (Extended Mix)4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yeah Buddy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Yeah Buddy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Yeah Buddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Idlers WAR 029.
How do I tell if my copy of Yeah Buddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAR 029, CHAMP 12-91, CHAMP 91, CHAMP-12-91) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAR-029-A 1 - 2 DCHARLES SRC and WAR-029-B 1 - 1 DCHARLES SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yeah Buddy 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.
