UK
February 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 164
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Wee Papa Girl RappersFaith
Vinyl pressings
Faith
by Wee Papa Girl Rappers · 1988
19 pressings6 countriesPop RapHip HopElectronicHip Hop
Faith was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Faith
17 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 164 A1 DAMONT IRunout etched side A
JIVE 164 B1 DAMONT IRunout etched side B
JIVE 164A*Label side A
JIVE 164B*Label side B
UK
March 1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 164
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE X 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 164 A1 DAMONT 2A-side runout groove
JIVE X 164 B1 DAMONT IB-side runout groove
JIVE X 164Label
JIVE X 164A*A-side label
UK
March 1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 164
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVER- 164-A1 2 MT DAMONT E TY1A-side runout
JIVER-164-B1 TY1 MT DAMONT PB-side runout
JIVE R 164A*A-side label
JIVE R 164B*B-side label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 164
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Benelux | Jive 145.391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.20883 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.15068 / Jive 6.15068 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive ZT 41894First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Jive 6.15068 / Jive 6.15068 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Greece | Jive JIVE 4510First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 151.274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 151.280First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 164First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 164First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE X 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1123-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Jive 1123-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE T 164First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label Club-112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Jive JIVE T 16412", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AFaith3:12
- BBustin' Loose5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Faith are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Faith are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Faith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Benelux, Germany and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 164, released February 29, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Faith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 164, JIVE 164, JIVE R 164, JIVE X 164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Faith 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.
