Vinyl pressings
by Vanilla Ice · 1990
Ice Ice Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
33 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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.
2041126 - A1Runout side A, stamped
2041126 - B1Runout side B, stamped
060 - 20 4112 6 ALabel side A
060 - 20 4112 6 BLabel side B
2041127-A1Runout side A, variant 1
2041127-B1Runout side B, variant 1
2041127-A1 3Runout side A, variant 2
2041127-B1 2Runout side B, variant 2
2041126
2041226-A1Side A runout - stamped
2041226-B1Side B runout - stamped
2041126-A1Runout side A, variant 1
2041126-B1 1Runout side B, variant 1
2041126-A1 1Runout side A, variant 2
2041126-B1 1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | EMI V-19724First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Argentina | EMI S 552First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Australasia | SBK Records 120463-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | SBK Records 2504-7 / EMI 2504-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | SBK Records 006 20 4112 7 / EMI 006-20 4112 7First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 4112 6 / SBK Records 060 204112 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK 006 20 4112 7 / Ultrax Records 006 20 4112 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 4122 6First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Not On Label 2041126First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 4122 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 4112 6 / Ultra Records 060-20 4112 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK 006 20 4112 7 / EMI 006-20 4112 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 4112 6 / Ultra Records 060-20 4112 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK 006 20 4112 7 / EMI 006-20 4112 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | SBK Records 006 20 4112 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | SBK Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
40 vinyl pressings of Ice Ice Baby are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1990 and 1993.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is SBK Records 060-20 4112 6.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 060-20 4112 6, 006 20 4112 7, 060-20 4122 6, 2041126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2041126 - A1 and 2041126 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
