US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1645GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1645GF-A-66618-15A UL U-8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
1645GF-B-66279-15A U-8 V4 JmB-Side Runout Etching
66618A-Side Label
66279B-Side Label
DeBargeI Like It
Vinyl pressings
I Like It
by DeBarge · 1982
12 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
I Like It was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 I Like It
6 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1645GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1645GF
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1645GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1645GF-A-66618-15A UL U-8 JmA-Side Runout Etching
66618A-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1645GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMGT 1296
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1296First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1645GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1645GFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1645GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Motown 1645GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Gordy 1645GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Gordy G 1645X7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-17007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Zimbabwe | Motown TMS 5897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Gordy TMG 12967", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Classic Wax Classic Wax 1201712", Misprint | 12", Misprint |
Tracklist
- AI Like It3:43
- BHesitated3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Like It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I Like It are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was I Like It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK. One of them is Gordy 1645GF.
How do I tell if my copy of I Like It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1645GF, TMGT 1296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1645GF-A-66618-15A UL U-8 Jm and 1645GF-B-66279-15A U-8 V4 Jm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
