US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NP·50074 -A I-I MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2·88 SRCRunout side A
NP-50074 -B I-I MASTERED BY TRUTONE ·Pa·2·88 SRCRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
A Little Love (What's Going On)
by Ceejay · 1988
26 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
A Little Love (What's Going On) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 A Little Love (What's Going On)
21 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074RE-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY TRUTONEBoth sides machine-stamped
PA-5-88Side A, hand-etched
PA-288Side B, hand-etched
NP-50074-RE-1-A 1-1Side A, hand-etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. KF318RE-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. KF318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074RE-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122329First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2329First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 609 996 / Dance Records 609.996First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 109 996 / Ariola 109.996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Touch Of Gold 870 599-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Touch Of Gold 870 599-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Touch Of Gold 870 599-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BC 12-2105-40 / BCM Records B.C. 12-2105-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BC 12-2105-40 / BCM Records B.C. 12-2105-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Victor VIL 1032First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Japan | Victor SEP 23First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Victor VIL 1032First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Max Music MAX 301First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | Max Music S 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1A Little Love (What's Going On) (Club Mix)7:20
- A2A Little Love (What's Going On) (7" Vocal)3:51
- B1A Little Love (What's Going On) (7" Instrumental)4:09
- B2A Little Love (What's Going On) (Acappella Version)4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Love (What's Going On) are there?
26 vinyl pressings of A Little Love (What's Going On) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was A Little Love (What's Going On) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Denmark, Europe, France and more. One of them is Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50074.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Love (What's Going On) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NP50074, NP50074RE-1, KF318RE-1, KF318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NP·50074 -A I-I MASTERED BY TRUTONE -Pa·2·88 SRC and NP-50074 -B I-I MASTERED BY TRUTONE ·Pa·2·88 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little Love (What's Going 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.