US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl 0-10141
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STDM-66964-66965-66966-1
STDM-66967-65818-1
The PharcydeOtha Fish
Vinyl pressings
Otha Fish
by The Pharcyde · 1993
14 pressings2 countriesHip Hop
Otha Fish 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 Otha Fish
5 pressings came out in 1993, 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl PC 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PC1-A R-15405A-side runout etching
PC1-B R-15406B-side runout etching
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl PC 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · blue marble vinyl
- Runout / matrix
PC1-A
PC1-B
R-15405 (Side A)
R-15406 (Side B)
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl PC 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · blue transparent
- Runout / matrix
PC1-A
PC1-B
R-15405 (Side A)
R-15406 (Side B)
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl DMD2038
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SRC STDM-66964-66965-66966–2 I - ISide A
SRC STDM-66967-66968-I I - ISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl 0-10141First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl PC 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl DMD2038First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl 2038Test Pressing · Test pressing | Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl 1014112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl PC 1First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1993 | US | Delicious Vinyl PC 1First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Delicious Vinyl DV101412", Repress | 12", Repress |
| 2004 | US | Delicious Vinyl DV 101412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
| 2006 | US | Delicious Vinyl DV 154057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Delicious Vinyl DV 71107", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | The Bicycle Music Company BIC115-77", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Delicious Vinyl 0-1014112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Delicious Vinyl A8451T / Capitol Records A8451T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Otha Fish (Video Edit)
- A2Otha Fish (L.A. Jay Remix)
- A3Otha Fish (Video Edit Instrumental)
- B1Otha Fish (The Angel Remix)
- B2Passin' Me By (Fly As Pie Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Otha Fish are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Otha Fish are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1993 and 2016.
When was Otha Fish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US. One of them is Delicious Vinyl 0-10141.
How do I tell if my copy of Otha Fish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-10141, PC 1, DMD2038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-66964-66965-66966-1 and STDM-66967-65818-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Otha Fish 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.
