UK
December 30, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M PM AMY 846A&M PM 390 846-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMY 846 A-1U-1-2Side A runout stamped
AMY 846 B-2U-1-2Side B runout stamped
AMY 846(A)Side A label
AMY 846(B)Side B label
Ce Ce PenistonWe Got A Love Thang
Vinyl pressings
We Got A Love Thang
by Ce Ce Peniston · 1991
14 pressings5 countriesGarage HouseHouseElectronic
We Got A Love Thang was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 We Got A Love Thang
5 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMYDJ 846A&M Records 390 846-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMY DJ 846 A1 PR-ESide A etched runout
AMY DJ 846 B1 PR-ESide B etched runout
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-8720
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M PM AM 846A&M Records 390 846-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390846-7 - A1Runout side A
390846-7 - B1Runout side B
Netherlands
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 846-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 846 1 S1=1 670 07 113Side A
390 846 1 S2=1 670 07 1 12Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | A&M PM AM 846 / A&M Records 390 846-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | A&M Records 390 846-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMYDJ 846 / A&M Records 390 846-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | A&M Records AM-8720First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M PM AMY 846 / A&M PM 390 846-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | A&M Records AM 846 / A&M Records 390 846-77", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AM 846 / A&M Records 390 846-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AM 8467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AM 846 / A&M PM 390 846-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | A&M Records 75021 2395 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | US | A&M Records 75021 7328 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | A&M Records 75021 1594 77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records AM 8467", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label GOTLOVE00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
Tracklist
- THIS SIDE
- A1We Got A Love Thang (Silky House Thang)
- A2We Got A Love Thang (E-Smoove Groovy Mix)
- A3We Got A Love Thang (Maurice's 12")
- THAT SIDE
- B1We Got A Love Thang (Silky 7")
- B2We Got A Love Thang (LP Version)
- B3We Got A Love Thang (Silky Dub Thang)
- B4We Got A Love Thang (E-Smoove Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We Got A Love Thang are there?
14 vinyl pressings of We Got A Love Thang are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2006.
When was We Got A Love Thang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is A&M PM AMY 846, released December 30, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of We Got A Love Thang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 846, AMYDJ 846, AM-8720, AM 846) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 846 A-1U-1-2 and AMY 846 B-2U-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We Got A Love Thang 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.
