US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grand Groove Records GG 7701
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GGV-7701-A STERLINGRunout, Side A
GGV-7701-B STERLINGRunout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
!Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove!
by T-Ski Valley · 1982
19 pressings5 countriesFunkHip Hop
!Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove!
2 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grand Groove Records GG-7701
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Grand Groove Records GG 7701First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Grand Groove Records GG-7701First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Belgium | BMC BMC 359712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | ARS records BMC 359712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Master Mix 12CHE 840912", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Lago Records JL 10612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12 803312", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Peppermint Jam PJMS006312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Germany | Peppermint Jam PJMS006312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | US | Tuff City TUF 12803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Grand Groove Records GGR-0017", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Peppermint Jam PJ2907", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tuff City TUF 12 803312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A!Catch The Beat! (Rap & Breaks)9:26
- B!Catch The Groove! (Inst. & Breaks)7:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! are there?
19 vinyl pressings of !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Grand Groove Records GG 7701.
How do I tell if my copy of !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GG 7701, GG-7701) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GGV-7701-A STERLING and GGV-7701-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is !Catch The Beat! / !Catch The Groove! 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.
