UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 197
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE R 197A-1 I—I DAMONT POUNDA UTOPIARunout side A, etched
JIVET 197B-1 I—I DAMONT UTOPIA·MS.Runout side B, etched
JIVE R 197A*Label side A
JIVE R 197B*Label side B
Wee Papa Girl RappersBlow The House Down
Vinyl pressings
Blow The House Down
by Wee Papa Girl Rappers · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesHousePop RapAcidElectronic
Blow The House Down 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 Blow The House Down
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE X 197Jive JIVE T 197
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T 197A-1 ƱTOPIA MS DAMONT H
JIVE T 197B-1 ƱTOPIA MS DAMONT I
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T197Jive JIVE T 197
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVET 197 A-1 ƱTOPIA· MS· DAMONTEtchings side A
JIVET 197 B-1 ƱTOPIA· MS· DAMONTEtchings side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
◊◊ 89 - 2 JIVE 197 A (Lyre Symbol)ƱTOPIA.MSRunout etched side A
◊◊ 89 - 2 JIVE 197 B (Lyre Symbol)ƱTOPIA.MS.Runout etched side B
JIVE 197 ASide A label
JIVE 197 BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 197
- Format
- 7", Single · paper labels
- Runout / matrix
◊◊ 89 - 2 JIVE 197 A (Lyre Symbol)ƱTOPIA.MSRunout etched side A
◊◊ 89 - 2 JIVE 197 B (Lyre Symbol)ƱTOPIA.MS.Runout etched side B
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive LMD 631Liberation Records LMD 631
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX252355 LMD631 MR1Side A runout
MX252356 LMD631 MR2Side B runout
MX252355Side A label
MX252356Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Jive LMD 631 / Liberation Records LMD 631First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 2073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 246 960-0 / Jive 6.70045First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 246 961-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Jive ZB 42781First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Jive 145.495 - 7 / Jive 145.495-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE R 197First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE X 197 / Jive JIVE T 197First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T197 / Jive JIVE T 197First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 197First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label PROMO 1012", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Europe | BMG Ariola ZT 4278212" | 12" |
| ? | Netherlands | Jive 145.495-512" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Jive PROMO 1012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABlow The House Down (Demolition Mix)3:23
- BRam Showcase4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blow The House Down are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blow The House Down are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Blow The House Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Jive JIVE R 197.
How do I tell if my copy of Blow The House Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE R 197, JIVE X 197, JIVE T197, JIVE 197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE R 197A-1 I—I DAMONT POUNDA UTOPIA and JIVET 197B-1 I—I DAMONT UTOPIA·MS.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blow The House Down 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.
