US
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BWAY 483Island Trading Co. BWAY 483
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BWAY 483-A-DMM SP 1-1Runout side A, etched
BWAY 483-B-DMM SP 1-1Runout side B, etched
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Vinyl pressings
I Like It
by Dino · 1989
18 pressings10 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHouseDance-pop
I Like It was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway BWAY7483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BWAY 7483-AEtched Runout Area Side A
BWAY 7483-BEtched Runout Area Side B
Sterling, (Specialty Records Logo)Stamped Runout Area Sides A & B
BWAY7483-AA-Side Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway PRO 483Island Trading Co. PRO 483
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- 4th & Broadway PRO 7483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
September 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 435
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 435 A-1U-1- 1 MIKE'SRunout A
12 IS 435 B-1U-1- 1 THE EXCHANGERunout B
UK
September 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS435
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | 4th & Broadway X12052 / Island Trading Co. X12052First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Island Records 97107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | 4th & Broadway 612 619 / Island Records 612 619First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Island Records 112 619 / 4th & Broadway 112 619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Island Records 875 495-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Island Records 1266First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Greece | Island Records ISLAND 4905First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Island Records DINOX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Island Records DS-244 / Island Records IS 435First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Island Records 3A 612 619First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Ariola 1A 112 619First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY 483 / Island Trading Co. BWAY 483First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway PRO 483 / Island Trading Co. PRO 483First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway BWAY7483First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | 4th & Broadway PRO 7483First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Island Records IS-88-80537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1I Like It (Extended Vocal)5:28
- A2I Like It (House Vocal)6:20
- A3I Like It (Percapella)2:37
- A4I Like It (Bonus Beats)1:58
- B1I Like It (7" Edit)3:58
- B2I Like It (Sample Dub)5:10
- B3I Like It (Sky's Dub)6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Like It are there?
18 vinyl pressings of I Like It are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was I Like It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 4th & Broadway BWAY 483.
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 BWAY 483, BWAY7483, PRO 483, PRO 7483) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BWAY 483-A-DMM SP 1-1 and BWAY 483-B-DMM SP 1-1. 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.