US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 249
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH 249 A VID 306Label A
SH 249 B VID 307Label B
Vinyl pressings
8th Wonder
by Sugarhill Gang · 1981
26 pressings16 countriesHip Hop
8th Wonder was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 8th Wonder
17 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 249Sugar Hill Records SH-249
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VID-306 V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶0̶ ✩ STERLINGRunout A
VID-307 V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶1̶ ✩ STERLING BGRunout B
SH-249-A (VID-306-19)Label A
SH-249-B (VID-307-19)Label B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH-249Sugar Hill Records SH 249
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶0̶ VID-306 STERLINGRunout area side A
V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶1̶ VID-307 STERLINGRunout area side B
SH-249-A (VID-306-19)Label side A
SH-249-B (VID-307-19)Label side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH-249Sugar Hill Records SH 249
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
☆ VID-306 2 V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶0̶ STERLINGRunout Side A
☆ VID-307 V̶I̶D̶-̶4̶0̶1̶ STERLINGRunout Side B
SH-249-A (VID-306-19)Label Side A
SH-249-B (VID-307-19)Label Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SH 249
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SH 249 A VID 306Label A
SH 249 B VID 307Label B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sugar Hill Records SHLP 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVI 4977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 6628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Sugar Hill Records SH 249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Sugar Hill Records 540017 / Vogue 540017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Sugar Hill Records 6.25017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Sugar Hill Records 6.25 017 / Sugar Hill Records 6.25017 AOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Epic 85648First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP-045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Zafiro ZL 556First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Sugar Hill Records SHLP 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Sugar Hill Records SHLP 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 249 / Sugar Hill Records SH-249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH-249 / Sugar Hill Records SH 249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Sugar Hill Records SH-249 / Sugar Hill Records SH 249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sugar Hill Records SH 249LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Funk Box8:05
- A2On The Money5:25
- A38th Wonder3:56
- B1Apache6:09
- B2Showdown5:41
- B3Giggalo3:51
- B4Hot Hot Summer Day3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 8th Wonder are there?
26 vinyl pressings of 8th Wonder are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 1989.
When was 8th Wonder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Sugar Hill Records SH 249.
How do I tell if my copy of 8th Wonder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SH 249, SH-249, SHLP 1001, AVI 4977) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SH 249 A VID 306 and SH 249 B VID 307. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 8th Wonder 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.
