Netherlands
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm Records RHYTHM 5001-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Toni SCOTT A HCP 872285Runout side A etched
Toni SCOTT B HCP 872285Runout side B etched
RHYTHM 5001-1ALabel side A
RHYTHM 5001-1BLabel side B
Tony ScottThe Chief
Vinyl pressings
The Chief
by Tony Scott · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesHip-HouseElectronicHip Hop
The Chief 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 The Chief
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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.
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.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Netherlands | Rhythm Records RHYTHM 5001-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Pop Show D 25.213LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | Time Records TRD 1140LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Spitfire Music SPLP-121LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Champion CHAMP 1022LP | LP |
| 1990 | UK | CHAMPION CHAMP 1022LP | LP |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL1022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL1022-DJLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL1022-DJLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL1022LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 33388LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Chief Remix
- A2Get Into It
- A3A Little Message
- A4I Know You Want It (Dance)
- A5Somebody
- A6Gangsterboogie
- B1Don't Jack The Spot
- B2Still Climbing
- B3That's How I'm Living
- B4We're All In This Together
- B5Time Is Running
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chief are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Chief are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was The Chief first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Netherlands. One of them is Rhythm Records RHYTHM 5001-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chief is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RHYTHM 5001-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Toni SCOTT A HCP 872285 and Toni SCOTT B HCP 872285. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chief 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.