UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTCL 2380
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
BTCL.2380.A1 ∆TRunout etched side A
BTCL.2380.B1 ∆TRunout etched side B
Vinyl pressings
Just The Way You Are
by Barry White · 1978
21 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Just The Way You Are was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Just The Way You Are
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2380 A1 2 ATVariant 1, runout, side A - etched
BTC 2380 B1 2 BWVariant 1, runout, side B - etched
BTC 2380 A1 AHVariant 2, runout, side A - etched
BTC 2380 B1 AG (Then a scrubbed out letter)Variant 2, runout, side B - etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTCL 2380
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · White
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2380 A1 2 AOVariant 1 Side A runout, etched
BTC 2380 B1 4Variant 1 Side B runout, etched
BTC 2380 A1 ADVariant 2 Side A runout, etched
BTC 2380 B1 2 HVariant 2 Side B runout, etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2380 A1 1 AXEtched runout, side A. variant 1
BTC 2380 B1 2 XEtched runout, side B. variant 1
BTC 2380 A1 4 PEtched runout, side A. variant 2
BTC 2380 B1 2 AVEtched runout, side B. variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTCL 2380
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Marble Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
BTCL.2380.A1 ∆TRunout etched side A
BTCL.2380.B1 ∆TRunout etched side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2395First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | 20th Century Records 6162 147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Ireland | 20th Century Records BTC 2380First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | 20th Century Records 6162 147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | 20th Century Fox Records AS 5000 507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | 20th Century Fox Records 6162 153First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Records BTCL 2380First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Records BTCL 2380First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Fox Records BTC 2380First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | 20th Century Records BTCL 2380First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2395First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Unlimited Gold ULG 95497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Unlimited Gold ULG 95497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJust The Way You Are
- BYour Sweetness Is My Weakness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just The Way You Are are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Just The Way You Are are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1981.
When was Just The Way You Are first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is 20th Century Records BTCL 2380.
How do I tell if my copy of Just The Way You Are is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTCL 2380, BTC 2380, TC-2395, 6162 147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTCL.2380.A1 ∆T and BTCL.2380.B1 ∆T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just The Way You Are 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.
