UK & Europe
March 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 886 947-1FFRR FX 132
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX 132 A-1U-1-ISide A
FX 132 B-1U-1-ISide B
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way Of The World
by D Mob · 1990
17 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
That's The Way Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 That's The Way Of The World
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Country unknown
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 132FFRR 886 946-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
F 132 A-1U-1-Q3Runout, side A
F 132 B-1U-1-Q3Runout, side B
ZPMSC 12326On label, side A
ZPMSC 12327On label, side B
UK
March 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXR 132FFRR 886 949.1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FXR 132 A-1U-1-1Side A runout stamped
FXR 132 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
ZPMSC 12336Side A label serial number
ZPMSC 12337Side B label serial number
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 132FFRR 886 946-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
F 132 A-1U-1-Q2Side A runout stamped
F 132 B-1U-1-Q2Side B runout stamped
ZPMSC 12326Side A label
ZPMSC 12327Side B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 886 981-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
886981.1.AS DMMSP DMCRunout Groove Side A
886981.1.BS DMMSP SPI-IRunout Groove Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 132
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX-DJ-132-A-1 MT AA side runout
FX-DJ-132-B-1 MT AB side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Unknown | FFRR F 132 / FFRR 886 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australasia | FFRR 886 947-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | FFRR 886 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | FFRR 886 981-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Canada | FFRR 886 946-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Ecuador | London Records 45-23011First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | FFRR 886 946-7 / FFRR F 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | FFRR 886 947-1 / FFRR FX 132First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR F 132 / FFRR 886 946-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 132First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 886 981-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 886 981-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Polygram PRO-81412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | FFRR 886 981-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Polygram PRO-84112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Way Of The World (Essential Beat Mix)7:52
- B1That's The Way Of The World (Instrumental)4:03
- B2That's The Way Of The World (Accapella)3:40
- B3That's The Way Of The World (D Beats)2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way Of The World are there?
17 vinyl pressings of That's The Way Of The World are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was That's The Way Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is FFRR 886 947-1, released March 12, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 886 947-1, F 132, FXR 132, 886 981-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX 132 A-1U-1-I and FX 132 B-1U-1-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Way Of The World 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.
