US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5855
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA6035A Side Label
MCA6036B Side Label
George HowardA Nice Place To Be
Vinyl pressings
A Nice Place To Be
by George Howard · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzContemporary JazzJazzFunk / Soul
A Nice Place To Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 A Nice Place To Be
1 pressing came out in 1986, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5855First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-5855LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Brazil | MCA Records 27.672LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | MCA Records 604.7274 / MCA Records 27.072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5855 / 550988LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | MCA Records P-13466LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | MCA Records P-13466LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3330LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5855LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5855LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1No No6:08
- A2Jade's World5:15
- A3Sweetest Taboo5:05
- A4A Nice Place To Be5:18
- B1Let's Live In Harmony6:00
- B2Pretty Face5:02
- B3Spenser For Hire4:36
- B4Stanley's Groove5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Nice Place To Be are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Nice Place To Be are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was A Nice Place To Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5855.
How do I tell if my copy of A Nice Place To Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5855) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA6035 and MCA6036. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Nice Place To Be 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.