US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 0-96522
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-57726 / 57727-SPSide A label
ST-DM-57690 / 57728-SPSide B label
By All MeansLet's Get It On
Vinyl pressings
Let's Get It On
by By All Means · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesHouseDowntempoSoulContemporary R&B
Let's Get It On was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Let's Get It On
8 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-99162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-57690-SPLabel A
ST-IL-57691-SPLabel B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records DMD 1408
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 1544th & Broadway 876 627-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 154
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 BRW 154-ASide A label
12 BRW 154-BSide B label
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 867 627-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Island Records 867 627-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Australia | Island Records 876 626-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Island Records 112 966First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 154 / 4th & Broadway 876 627-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | 4th & Broadway 12 BRW 154First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Island Records 0-96522First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Island Records DMD 1408First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Island Records 7-99162First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Africa | Island Records PROMO 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | South Africa | Island Records PROMO 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | 4th & Broadway BRW 1547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Get It On (Club Mix)6:45
- A2Let's Get It On (Instrumental)6:30
- B1Let's Get It On (LP Version)4:30
- B2Let's Get It On (Dub Mix)6:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Get It On are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let's Get It On are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Let's Get It On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Europe. One of them is Island Records 0-96522.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Get It On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-96522, 7-99162, DMD 1408, 12 BRW 154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-57726 / 57727-SP and ST-DM-57690 / 57728-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Get It On 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.