Ready To Die vinyl value
Notorious B.I.G. — Ready To Die: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-1 | US | — | from $299 |
| 2004 Bad Boy Entertainment | RR1 285201 | US | Reissue | $37–$144 |
| 2013 Bad Boy Entertainment | R1 285201 | Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Gold | $64–$134 |
| 2013 Bad Boy Entertainment | 8122796748 | Europe | Reissue, Limited Edition, White | $64–$134 |
| 2013 Bad Boy Entertainment | R1 285201 | US | Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue | $64–$134 |
| 2013 Bad Boy Entertainment | RR1 285201 | US | Reissue, 180g | $37–$144 |
| 2017 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-1 | UK & Europe | Unofficial Release, Pink Transparent Vinyl | from $299 |
| 2019 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-1 | US | Unofficial Release, White Vinyl | from $299 |
| 2020 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-2 | US | Unofficial Release, Red | $18–$50 |
| 2020 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-2 | US | Unofficial Release, Green | $18–$50 |
| 2020 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-2 | US | Unofficial Release, Maroon | $18–$50 |
| 2020 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73000-2 | US | Unofficial Release, Yellow | $18–$50 |
4 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Bad Boy Entertainment | 78612-73005-1 | US | Gatefold |
| 2004 Bad Boy Entertainment | B0002852-01 | US | Reissue, Remastered |
| 2004 Bad Boy Entertainment | UNIF212581 | US | Promo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 Bad Boy | R2 599597 | — | Limited Edition, Numbered, 25th Anniversary |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
31 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1994 US pressing it reads “78612-73000-1-SA” on side one and “78612-73000-1-SB” on side two. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 1994 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of Ready To Die is worth the most?
The 1994 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2004 “Promo, Reissue, Remastered” and the 2013 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Gold”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1994 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1994 US pressing the runout reads “78612-73000-1-SA”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Ready To Die worth today?
Sellers ask from $15 for the pressings we track; for the 2020 78612-73000-2 the median ask is $20 over 7 listings (eBay, Nov 3, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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