UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 179London Records 886295-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 179 A-2U-1-1 ARUNRunout stamped/etched side A
LON 179 B-2U-1-1Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 11591
ZPMSC 11592
DollarIt's Nature's Way (No Problem)
Vinyl pressings
It's Nature's Way (No Problem)
by Dollar · 1988
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoSynth-popEuropopElectronic
It's Nature's Way (No Problem) 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 It's Nature's Way (No Problem)
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 179London Records ZPMSC 11593
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX 179 A-2U-1-1Side A runout stamped
LONX 179 B-2U-1-1Side B runout stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONP 179London Records LON 179
- Format
- 7", Single, Special Edition · Poster Included
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC 11591Label, A-side
ZPMSC 11592Label, B-side
LON 179 A-2U-1-1 ARUNA side
LON 179 B-2U-1-1B side
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 179
- Format
- 12", Misprint, Promo
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 295-7London Records LON 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
886 295 7 1W 1 670 06Runout side A
886 295 7 2W 1 670 06Runout side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 295-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886 295 - 7 S1 320Runout side A
886 295 - 7 S 1̶ 2 320Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 295-7 / London Records LON 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 295-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 886 295-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | London Records LONX 179 / London Records 886295.1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONX 179 / London Records ZPMSC 11593First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 179First year12", Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LONP 179 / London Records LON 179First year7", Single, Special Edition | 7", Single, Special Edition |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | London Records Lonxr179First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LON 179 / London Records 886295-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records 886 295-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records LON 179 / London Records 886295-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Nature's Way (No Problem)
- BDia Y Noche
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Nature's Way (No Problem) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's Nature's Way (No Problem) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was It's Nature's Way (No Problem) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is London Records LON 179, released July 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Nature's Way (No Problem) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 179, LONX 179, LONP 179, LONXDJ 179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 179 A-2U-1-1 ARUN and LON 179 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Nature's Way (No Problem) 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.
