US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Smokin' TAI 126615
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY TRUTONE-Pa:2-89 , TAI - 126615 - ASide A Etchings
MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2-89 , TAI - 126615 - BSide B Etchings
The MinutemenOK, Alright
Vinyl pressings
OK, Alright
by The Minutemen · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesHouseHip-HouseElectronic
OK, Alright 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 OK, Alright
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Smokin' TAI 126615
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY TRUTONE-Pa:2-89 , TAI - 126615 - ASide A Etchings
MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2-89 , TAI - 126615 - BSide B Etchings
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Smokin' TAI 126615
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY TRUTONE-Pa:2-89 , TAI - 126615 - ASide A Etchings
MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2-89 , TAI - 126615 - BSide B Etchings
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MMPT-12007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MMPT 12-007 A-2 ADRENALINEtchings Side A
MMPT 12-007 B-2 ADRENALINEtchings Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MMPS-7007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MMPS 7-007 A-2 ADRENALINVariant 1, runout side A
MMPS 7-007 B-2 ADRENALINVariant 1, runout side B
MMPS 7-007 A-1 an MB edit! ADRENALINVariant 2, runout side A
MMPS 7-007 B ̶A̶-1 ADRENALINVariant 2, runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Music Man MM PT 12007
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 12250First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1218First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Grind Promo-1218First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MMPT-12007First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MM PT 12007First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Music Man MMPS-7007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Smokin' TAI 126615First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Smokin' TAI 126615First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Smokin' TAI 126615First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label OK 2312", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1OK, Alright (Club Mix)5:34
- A2OK, Alright (Acapella)2:30
- B1OK, Alright (Spago Mix)5:17
- B2OK, Alright (Radio Mix)3:34
- B3OK, Alright (Bonus Beats)5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of OK, Alright are there?
10 vinyl pressings of OK, Alright are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was OK, Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Smokin' TAI 126615.
How do I tell if my copy of OK, Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAI 126615, MMPT-12007, MMPS-7007, MM PT 12007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERED BY TRUTONE-Pa:2-89 , TAI - 126615 - A and MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2-89 , TAI - 126615 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is OK, Alright 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.