US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Billy PrestonIt Will Come In Time
Vinyl pressings
It Will Come In Time
by Billy Preston · 1979
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
It Will Come In Time 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 It Will Come In Time
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
65635-SLabels
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-1470-A up M1470F-A-65635-S-01A JmA-Side Runout Etching
M-1470-A up M1470F-A-65635-S-01B JmB-Side Runout Etching
65635-SLabels
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1470F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Motown 3808-9180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1175First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 1A 006-63265First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM-26028First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1470FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11757", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Motown TMG 11757", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Motown M 14707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt Will Come In Time3:09
- BAll I Wanted Was You4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Will Come In Time are there?
15 vinyl pressings of It Will Come In Time are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was It Will Come In Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Argentina, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Motown M 1470F.
How do I tell if my copy of It Will Come In Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1470F, 3808-9180, TMG 1175, 1A 006-63265) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Will Come In Time 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.
