US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · First Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BAD-100-A-Frankford Wayne Stamp, "HERBIE :-)" Etching "FRESH" Etching
BAD-100-B-Frankford Wayne Stamp, "HERBIE :-)" Etching
Word Of MouthKing Kut
Vinyl pressings
King Kut
by Word Of Mouth · 1985
10 pressings2 countriesCut-up/DJHip Hop
King Kut was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 King Kut
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7076
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :^) "FREsh" B̷A̷D̷ ̷-̷ ̷1̷0̷0̷0̷-̷A̷ PRO-7076ARunout side A
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :^) IT'S HoT KuTTiNg A- ᐉ PRO-7076-BRunout side B
PRO-7076ALabel side A
PRO-7076BLabel side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BAB.100.A·RE HP&TCEtchings side A
BAB.100·B.RE HPTCEtchings side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :v) "FREsh" BAD-100-ARunout side A F/W stamp + etched
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR :v) BAD-100-BRunout side B F/W stamp + etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7076-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-7076A-DJA-side label
PRO-7076B-DJB-side label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-5076
- Format
- 7", 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3655First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Profile Records PRO-7076-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Profile Records PRO-7076First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Beauty And The Beat Records BAB-10012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1985 | US | Profile Records PRO-5076First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Profile Records PRO-707612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100 / Beauty And The Beat Records BAB-100712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AKing Kut (Vocal)7:10
- B1King Kut (Bonus Beats)3:06
- B2King Kut (Dub)6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Kut are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Kut are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2007.
When was King Kut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Belgium. One of them is Beauty And The Beat Records BAB 100.
How do I tell if my copy of King Kut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BAB 100, PRO-7076, PRO-7076-DJ, PRO-5076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BAD-100-A- and BAD-100-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Kut 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.