Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records 886 291-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
886 291-7A
886 291-7B
Vinyl pressings
Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme
by Run-DMC · 1987
25 pressings8 countriesHip Hop
Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme
4 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 177Profile Records 886 291-7
- Format
- 7"
Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 291-1
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 886 308-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Profile Records 886 291-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 308-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records LON 177 / Profile Records 886 291-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 291-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australasia | London Records 886 291-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 886 308-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 886 308-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | London Records 886 291-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LON 177 / Profile Records 886 291-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LON 177 / London Records LONP 1777", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 177 / London Records 886 291-112", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | London Records LONX 177 / London Records 886 291-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Profile Records PRO-720212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Profile Records PRO-7202-DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Profile Records PRO-52027", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Profile Records PRO-7202-012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Arista 07822-17425-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Profile Records 8287666764112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Profile Records PRO-720212", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | US | Profile Records PRO-720212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Run's House3:49
- A2Beats To The Rhyme2:43
- B1Run's House (Instrumental)3:49
- B2Beats To The Rhyme (Instrumental)2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2004.
When was Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australasia, Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Profile Records 886 291-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 886 291-7, LON 177, 886 291-1, 886 308-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 886 291-7A and 886 291-7B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Run's House / Beats To The Rhyme 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.
