UK
February 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 19T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO LEFT 19T A¹Side A
MPO LEFT 19T B¹Side B
Three Wize MenCruising For A Bruising
Vinyl pressings
Cruising For A Bruising
by Three Wize Men · 1988
11 pressings3 countriesElectroHip HopElectronic
Cruising For A Bruising was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Cruising For A Bruising
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
February 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 19
- Format
- 7"
UK
February 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 19T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO LEFT 19T A¹Runout side A
MPO LEFT 19T B¹Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 19T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 19T A¹ MPOA Side
LEFT 19T B¹ MPOB Side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King Left 19t
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 19T
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Label sleeve
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 460First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records 104881First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 70065First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rhythm King TORSO 12065First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King Left 19tFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 19TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ACruising For A Bruising4:24
- B1Cutting Wicki4:28
- B2Cruising For A Bruising (Version)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cruising For A Bruising are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cruising For A Bruising are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Cruising For A Bruising first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is Rhythm King LEFT 19T, released February 29, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Cruising For A Bruising is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEFT 19T, LEFT 19, Left 19t, TDS 460) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO LEFT 19T A¹ and MPO LEFT 19T B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cruising For A Bruising 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.