UK
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 31T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POUNDA UTOPIA SHAKE THAT THANG PR-E LEFT 31 T A1Etched Runout Side A
UTOPIA MS. GET MENTAL TO THE INSTRUMENTAL PR-E LEFT 31 (T) B1Etched Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Who's In The House
by The Beatmasters · 1989
27 pressings11 countriesHouseHip-HouseElectronic
Who's In The House was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Who's In The House
25 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 31
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 31 A¹ - ƱTOPIA MS. T LYN 22955 X̶X̶X̶XHand etched runout, side A
LEFT 31 B¹ - LYN 22956 MS. ƱTOPIA. T M̶P̶O̶Hand etched runout, side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT R31T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
LEFT R 31T A1 PR-P MIKE'SEtchings Side A
LEFT R 31T B1 THE EXCHANGE PR-PEtchings Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 31
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 31 A¹ - ƱTOPIA MS. M̶P̶O̶Side A runout, etched
LEFT 31 B¹ - MS. ƱTOPIA M̶P̶O̶Side B runout, etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 31
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 31 A¹ ƱTOPIA MS. MPOHand Etched Runout, Side A
LEFT 31 B¹ MS. ƱTOPIA MPOHand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 31TP
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Possum Records 105055 / Rhythm King LEFT 31First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 543 / Rhythm King TDS 543First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Rhythm King 80468First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | France | Rhythm King 80452 / Virgin 80452First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Rhythm King 90516First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 31T / Rhythm King LEFT 31 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 31(T)First yearWhite Label, 12", 45 RPM | White Label, 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 31 / Rhythm King S 1-274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 2140ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Rhythm King LEFTX 31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Rhythm King LEFTNP 31First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Rhythm King LEFTX 31First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 12115 / Rhythm King TORSO 12115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 70115 / Torso Torso 70115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records LEFT 31TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Sire 0-21784 / Rhythm King 0-2178412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Rhythm King VOTG 112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AWho's In The House (The Hip House Anthem)6:23
- BWho's In The House (After Eight Dub)6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who's In The House are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Who's In The House are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Who's In The House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Ireland, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Rhythm King LEFT 31T, released April 3, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Who's In The House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEFT 31T, LEFT 31, LEFT R31T, LEFT 31TP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POUNDA UTOPIA SHAKE THAT THANG PR-E LEFT 31 T A1 and UTOPIA MS. GET MENTAL TO THE INSTRUMENTAL PR-E LEFT 31 (T) B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who's In The House 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.
