US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NP-50091-A 1-1 F/W CSB♪♪ SRCSide A
NP50091 B-2 1-3 F/W CSB♪♪ SRCSide B
Ultramagnetic MC'sGive The Drummer Some
Vinyl pressings
Give The Drummer Some
by Ultramagnetic MC's · 1989
12 pressings2 countriesHip Hop
Give The Drummer Some 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 Give The Drummer Some
6 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
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NP50091ASide A
NP50091BSide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
May 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRX 22
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F F R X 22 A - 1 U - 1 - 1A Side Runout Stamped
F F R X 22 B - 1 U - 1 - 1B Side Runout Stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFR 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
FFR 22 A-1U-1-QISide A stamped runout
FFR 22 B-1U-1-QISide B stamped runout
UK
March 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FFRXDJ 22
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFR 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP5009112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRXDJ 22First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FFRX 22First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. RRJY-800612", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71667", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71667", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71667", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP5009112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Give The Drummer Some (Vocal Remix)3:27
- A2Give The Drummer Some (LP Version)3:42
- A3Give The Drummer Some (Bonus Beats)3:27
- B1Moe Luv's Theme (Vocal Remix)2:16
- B2Moe Luv's Theme (LP Version)2:13
- B3Moe Luv's Theme (Bonus Beats)2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Give The Drummer Some are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Give The Drummer Some are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1989 and 2020.
When was Give The Drummer Some first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK. One of them is Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50091.
How do I tell if my copy of Give The Drummer Some is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NP50091, NP50091 DJ, FFRX 22, FFR 22) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NP-50091-A 1-1 F/W CSB♪♪ SRC and NP50091 B-2 1-3 F/W CSB♪♪ SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Give The Drummer Some 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.