US
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 73008-24386-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
73008-24386-1-SARunout side A, etched
73008-24386-1-SBRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
No Scrubs
by TLC · 1999
17 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BPop RapHip HopFunk / Soul
No Scrubs was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 No Scrubs
6 pressings came out in 1999, 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
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records LFDP-4354
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records LFDP-4383
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Ad_ <> LFDP-4383-SA CUT BY "THE INHABITANT"A-Side Runout Etching
Ad_ <> LFDP-4383-SB CUT BY "THE INHABITANT"B-Side Runout Etching
LFDP-4383-SAA-Side Label
LFDP-4383-SBB-Side Label
Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 74321 66095 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7432166095-1 A-1 EWSide A (Etched)
7432166095-1 B-1 EWSide B (Etched)
Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records 74321 66095 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- LaFace Records TLC 002LaFace Records 74321 64813 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TLC 002 - A * - J.T.S.-
TLC 002 - B * - J.T.S.-
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Europe | LaFace Records 74321 66095 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1999 | Europe | LaFace Records TLC 002 / LaFace Records 74321 64813 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | Europe | LaFace Records 74321 66095 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | Germany | Not On Label (TLC) TLC 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Promo |
| 1999 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24386-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | US | LaFace Records LFDP-4354First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1999 | US | LaFace Records LFDP-4383First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | LaFace Records 73008-24386-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | R For R RFORR00112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | R FOR R RFORR00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label POT 01112", White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label SCRUBZ 112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2003 | Unknown | Not On Label (TLC) TLC SCRUBS12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label (TLC) IRU 00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label TLC-0712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Not On Label10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided |
| ? | US | Not On Label SPR20612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1No Scrubs (Album Version)3:39
- A2No Scrubs (With Rap)3:59
- A3No Scrubs (Instrumental)3:37
- B1Silly Ho (Album Version)4:13
- B2Silly Ho (Instrumental)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Scrubs are there?
17 vinyl pressings of No Scrubs are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1999 and 2006.
When was No Scrubs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in US, Europe. One of them is LaFace Records 73008-24386-1.
How do I tell if my copy of No Scrubs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73008-24386-1, LFDP-4354, LFDP-4383, 74321 66095 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 73008-24386-1-SA and 73008-24386-1-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Scrubs 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.