US
October 4, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Definite 59001-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
59001-1-A S-30171 MASTERDISK TDSide A
59001-1-B S-30172 MASTERDISK TDSide B
ScientifikCriminal
Vinyl pressings
Criminal
by Scientifik · 1994
11 pressings2 countriesBoom BapHip Hop
Criminal was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Criminal
1 pressing came out in 1994, 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.
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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Definite 59001-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1998 | US | Definite 59001-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Traffic Entertainment Group TEG 4502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2019 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW044LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2025 | Netherlands | de Rap Winkel Records DRW-044 / Fat Beats DRW-044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Lawtown3:42
- A2I Got Planz3:19
- A3Jungles Of Da East4:35
- A4Overnite Gangsta2:47
- A5Yeah Daddy4:09
- B1Still An Herb Dealer3:29
- B2As Long As You Know4:36
- B3Fallen Star4:06
- B4Downlo Ho3:47
- B5Criminal3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Criminal are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Criminal are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1994 and 2025.
When was Criminal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US. One of them is Definite 59001-1, released October 4, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Criminal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 59001-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 59001-1-A S-30171 MASTERDISK TD and 59001-1-B S-30172 MASTERDISK TD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Criminal 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.