US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15383
- Format
- 12"
Freddie JacksonNice 'N' Slow
Vinyl pressings
Nice 'N' Slow
by Freddie Jackson · 1988
14 pressings6 countriesDowntempoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Nice 'N' Slow 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 Nice 'N' Slow
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44171
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S-45-B-2-44171-101204-A-Z1 Europadisk DMM ̶2̶b̶1̶ SP 1-4Side A runout
S-45-B-2-44171-100495-A-Z1 Europadisk DMM ̶2̶b̶1̶ SP 1-3Side B runout
101204ASide A label
100495ASide B label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44171
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
101204AA Side Label
100495AB Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-44171Orpheus Records P-B-44171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
0- △21165 R-20682-Z1 S-45-B-1-101204 A-Z1 SP Europadisk DMM 2̶1̶5̶-̶1̶-̶ SP 1-3 SPARRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
101204ALabels
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7PRO - 79381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 502
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Barbados | Capitol Records B-44171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Brazil | Capitol Records 9951 094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records C1 75229First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44171First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-1309First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-1309First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 502First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 502First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15383First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44171First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records P-B-44171 / Orpheus Records P-B-44171First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44171First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO - 79381First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANice 'N' Slow4:15
- BYou Are My Love4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nice 'N' Slow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Nice 'N' Slow are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Nice 'N' Slow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records V-15383.
How do I tell if my copy of Nice 'N' Slow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15383, B-44171, P-B-44171, 7PRO - 79381) 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 Nice 'N' Slow 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.
