France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60535
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 793 60535 ARunout side A
[AGI logo] 793 60535 BRunout side B
Belle EpoqueNow
Vinyl pressings
Now
by Belle Epoque · 1979
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Now
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2374 143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2374 143 S1 320 24 2Side A (stamped)
2374 143 S2 320 24 2Side B (stamped)
2374 143 ASide A (Label)
2374 143 BSide B (Label)
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA 104.8128
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2374 143
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6450 458
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 064 - 62519
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
62519 - A 13-3-79Runout area side A
62519 - A 14-3-79Runout area side B
3C 064 - 62519 ALabel side A
3C 064 - 62519 BLabel side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2374 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | RCA 104.8128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Disques Ibach 60535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2374 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Philips 6450 458First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 064 - 62519First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-62519First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Orfeu FPAT 6007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Sweden | EMI 7C 062-62519First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Turkey | Calliope LP. 7907 / Calliope 7907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Jump Down5:45
- A2Gimmie Time3:40
- A3Lose My Man4:50
- A4Now5:35
- B1My Life4:23
- B2Loving You6:00
- B3Stranger Once Again5:05
- B4Com'on Tonight3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Now are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Austria, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Disques Ibach 60535.
How do I tell if my copy of Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60535, 2374 143, 104.8128, 6450 458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo] 793 60535 A and [AGI logo] 793 60535 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Now 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.
