UK & Europe
August 5, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657347 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31-657347-20-1A-1Side A, stamped
31-657347-20-1B-1Side B, stamped
Shabba RanksHousecall
Vinyl pressings
Housecall
by Shabba Ranks · 1991
14 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopRagga HipHopSwingbeatHip Hop
Housecall was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Housecall
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
August 5, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657347 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31-657347-04-1A-1 ASide A runout
31-657347-04-1B-1 ASide B runout
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 6573477
- Format
- 7"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 73929
- Format
- 12"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 73929
- Format
- 12"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1654
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1654 A1 1 DAMONTSide A runout
XPR 1654 B1 1 DAMONTSide B runout
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Epic 657347 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 657347 5 / Epic EPC 657347 5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 657347 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic 657347 6 / Epic EPC 657347 6First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3064First year7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic XPR 1654First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 6573477First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | US | Epic 49 73929First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Epic 49 73929First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 657347 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Epic 657347 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Europe | Epic EPC 659091 612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Epic 659284 6 / Epic 31-659284-2012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Shang Muzik7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Housecall (Morales Long Remix)6:02
- A2Housecall (Club Dub)4:02
- B1Housecall (Ragga Mix)4:31
- B2Housecall (Ragga Dub)4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Housecall are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Housecall are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 1993.
When was Housecall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 657347 6, released August 5, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Housecall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657347 6, 657347 7, 6573477, 49 73929) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31-657347-20-1A-1 and 31-657347-20-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Housecall 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.