US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 62
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-62-A Ƨ STERLINGSide A runout
TKD-62-B Ƨ STERLINGSide B runout
TKD-62-ASide A Label
TKD-62-BSide B Label
George McCraeKiss Me (The Way I Like It)
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me (The Way I Like It)
by George McCrae · 1977
29 pressings18 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Kiss Me (The Way I Like It) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Kiss Me (The Way I Like It)
24 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 14 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SterlingBoth sides Stamped
TK-1024-A 10 7 77Side A Runout Etched
TK-1024-B 10 7 77Side B Runout Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TK-1024-AHand-Etched side A
TK-1024-BHand-Etched side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 62
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
TKD-62-A
TKD-62-B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS BA 222355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | T.K. Records 12K4 2000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | T.K. Records K4-2000First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Epic 49155First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | T.K. Records TKR S 6005 / T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | T.K. Records TKR S 6005 / T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | T.K. Records TKR 6005 / T.K. Records TKR S 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | T.K. Records 06SP 208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Mexico | Columbia KS-40,001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1977 | Netherlands | T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Portugal | T.K. Records TKR 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic EN 1655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Columbia TK-10237", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me (The Way I Like It)5:47
- BKiss Me (The Way I Like It) (Pt. 2)3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me (The Way I Like It) are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me (The Way I Like It) are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Kiss Me (The Way I Like It) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 62.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me (The Way I Like It) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62, 1024, S TKR 6005, BA 222355) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD-62-A Ƨ STERLING and TKD-62-B Ƨ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me (The Way 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.
