Wiley - Wearing My Rolex 12" Single Vinyl

Artist: Wiley
Title: Wearing My Rolex
Label: Asylum Records
Catalogue Number: ROLX1 / ASYLUM1T
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 2008
Pressing Year: 2008 UK Original Pressing
Format: 12” Vinyl Single
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Wearing My Rolex is one of the defining UK dance records of the late 2000s and the single that propelled Wiley into the mainstream. Released in 2008, the track fused grime, electro and UK club music to create a crossover hit that reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the most recognisable tracks of the era. Produced by Bless Beats, the single remains a landmark release in the evolution of grime music and helped introduce the genre to a wider audience.

Pressing Notes

Original UK 12” vinyl single released on Asylum Records in 2008. Issued under catalogue number ROLX1 (also found as ASYLUM1T on some copies), the release contains a selection of club and remix versions aimed at DJs and collectors. Pressed at 33⅓ RPM, the record became a staple of clubs and radio during grime’s commercial breakthrough period.

Original vinyl copies have become increasingly sought after as grime continues to grow in popularity among collectors, with Wearing My Rolex remaining one of the genre’s most commercially successful and influential crossover releases.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Wearing My Rolex (Club Extended Edit)
2. Wearing My Rolex (Agent X Mix)

Side B

1. Wearing My Rolex (Niteryders Remix)
2. Wearing My Rolex (Instrumental)

Matrix / Runout

Side A: ASYLUM T A1
Side B: ASYLUM  TT B1

Additional Information

• Original UK 12” single
• Pressed at 33⅓ RPM
• Asylum Records release
• Catalogue number ROLX1 / ASYLUM1T
• UK No. 2 hit single
• Produced by Bless Beats
• Features Club Extended Edit
• Includes Agent X Mix and Niteryders Remix
• Essential grime and UK dance release
• Highly collectible 2000s UK vinyl

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.