US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 7 75521-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-75521-0-A G-1 M.M MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A runout
7-75521-0-B G-1 M.M MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout
The U-KrewIf U Were Mine
Vinyl pressings
If U Were Mine
by The U-Krew · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesNew Jack SwingPop RapHip Hop
If U Were Mine 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 If U Were Mine
4 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Enigma EPRO-236
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Enigma ENS 2448
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Enigma X 14803
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Enigma ENS 2448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Enigma X 14803First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Enigma 7 75521-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Enigma EPRO-236First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Enigma 060-20 3882 612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Enigma 006-20 3882 7 / EMI 006-20 3882 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | EMI France 203 882-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | EMI France 203 882-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Enigma 060-20 3882 6 / EMI Dance House 2 03882 612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Enigma 14 203882612" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 20388277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1If You Were Mine (Extended Mix)6:30
- A2If You Were Mine (Radio Edit)4:10
- A3If You Were Mine (Bonus Beats)4:22
- B1Rock That Shit5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If U Were Mine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of If U Were Mine are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was If U Were Mine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australia. One of them is Enigma 7 75521-0.
How do I tell if my copy of If U Were Mine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 75521-0, EPRO-236, ENS 2448, X 14803) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-75521-0-A G-1 M.M MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1 [SRC logo] and 7-75521-0-B G-1 M.M MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1 [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If U Were Mine 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.