Mexico
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way (I Like It)
by Dead Or Alive · 1983
22 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
That's The Way (I Like It) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 (I Like It)
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mexico | Epic 49-05012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1212212", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1212212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-0501212" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-0501212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic A 4352 / Epic EPCA 43527", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-4352 / Epic EPCA 12.435212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Epic EPC A 12.427112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A42717", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49 05012 / Epic 49-0501212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-045737", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-045737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-0501212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Way (I Like It)
- BKeep That Body Strong (That's The Way)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way (I Like It) are there?
22 vinyl pressings of That's The Way (I Like It) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was That's The Way (I Like It) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Mexico. One of them is Epic 49-05012.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way (I Like It) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-05012) 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 That's The Way (I Like It) 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.
