US
1998- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-4309
- Format
- 12", Promo
The RootsYou Got Me
Vinyl pressings
You Got Me
by The Roots · 1998
14 pressings5 countriesJazzy Hip-HopNeo SoulHip HopFunk / Soul
You Got Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 You Got Me
2 pressings came out in 1998, 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-4323
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Not On Label (The Roots) DJ TEST 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 1998 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-4309First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-4323First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Unknown | Not On Label (D'Angelo) ANG 100 / Not On Label (The Roots) ANG 10012", Unofficial Release, Promo · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Unofficial Release, Promo · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1999 | Europe | MCA Records SAM-185 T / MCA Records SAM 185 T12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Italy | Haker Records K 1112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | Haker Records K 1112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | MCA Records MCST 4811012" | 12" |
| 1999 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 4811012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-55539 / MCA Records MCA12 5553912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-432312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | MCA Records MCA12 55539 / MCA Records MCA 12-5553912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-55539 / MCA Records MCA12 5553912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You Got Me (Original Radio Version)4:28
- A2You Got Me (Album Version)4:49
- A3You Got Me (Instrumental)4:47
- B1You Got Me - Remix (Clean Version)4:26
- B2You Got Me - Remix (Street Version)4:26
- B3You Got Me - Remix (Instrumental)4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Got Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of You Got Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was You Got Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in US. One of them is MCA Records MCA8P-4309.
How do I tell if my copy of You Got Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA8P-4309, MCA8P-4323) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Got Me 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.
