UK
October 2004- Label and catalog number
- Island Records Group MCST 40385
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 40385 ASide A runout, etched
MCST 49385 BSide B runout, etched
Terror SquadLean Back
Vinyl pressings
Lean Back
by Terror Squad · 2004
10 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Lean Back was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 Lean Back
6 pressings came out in 2004, 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.
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Universal Island Records 986417-7
- Format
- 12" · Single
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Street Records Corporation B0002704-11Universal Records B0002704-11
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B0002704-11A RJ STERLING 2Side A runout
B0002704-11B -2 RJ STERLING 1 GSide B runout
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Street Records Corporation B0002704-11 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label TS7778
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
2004- Label and catalog number
- Street Records Corporation TERROVP1Universal Records TERROVP1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TERROR-VP-1-A ORRunout Side A, etched
TERROR-VP-1-B ORRunout Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | Street Records Corporation TERROVP1 / Universal Records TERROVP1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Mask MASK00812", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Universal Island Records 986417-7First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | US | Street Records Corporation B0002704-11 / Universal Records B0002704-11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2004 | US | Street Records Corporation B0002704-11 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Not On Label (Terror Squad) LBR-00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | US | Not On Label TS7778First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Island Records Group MCST 40385First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label LEEN112", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label (Terror Squad) LBTR-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Lean Back (Clean)4:12
- A2Lean Back (Instrumental)4:12
- B1Lean Back (Dirty)4:11
- B2Lean Back (Acappella)4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lean Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lean Back are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Lean Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is Island Records Group MCST 40385, released October 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of Lean Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 40385, 986417-7, B0002704-11, B0002704-11 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCST 40385 A and MCST 49385 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lean Back 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.