US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 77303
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-77303-A 1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A
XSS-77303-B 1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Been A Long Time
by The Fog · 1993
26 pressings7 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Been A Long Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Been A Long Time
13 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 5 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Miami Soul MS-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS-002-A II MASTER RECORDS -BUSTA-Runout A-side, etched
MS-002-BRunout B-side, etched
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Miami Soul MS-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MS-002-A II MASTER RECORDS -BUSTA-Run-out A-side, etched
MS-002-BRun-out B-side, etched
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Miami Soul MS 002
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 77303
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 5570
- Format
- Promo, 12"
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.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 413-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1055First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | Downtown DTR 1055 A/BFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Columbia XPR 1990First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Columbia 660121 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Columbia 660121 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Columbia 44 77303First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Miami Soul MS-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Columbia CAS 5570First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Miami Soul MS-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Miami Soul MS 002First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1993 | US | Columbia 44 77303First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Dance Street DST 1202-1212" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Pukka Records TPUKKA 1612" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label HOXTON 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Full Intention Records FI030V12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label FOGGY 00112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label FOGGY 00112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| ? | Germany | Dance Street DST 1202-12 B12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Pukka Records FOG212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABeen A Long Time (Vocal Mix)7:32
- B1Been A Long Time (Habana Mix)8:07
- B2Been A Long Time (Bembe Mix)4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Been A Long Time are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Been A Long Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 2021.
When was Been A Long Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia 44 77303.
How do I tell if my copy of Been A Long Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 77303, MS-002, MS 002, CAS 5570) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-77303-A 1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally and XSS-77303-B 1A MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Been A Long Time 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.