US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1987
23 pressings7 countriesRnB/SwingBreaksGarage HouseElectronic
Lovin' On Next To Nothin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 53211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 7361
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17429
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 53211
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17429
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | MCA Records 7-53211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | MCA Records, Inc. 258 112-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA 7361First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records L33-17429First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-53211First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA 53211First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records L33-17429First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA 53211First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 0-2380412", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 258 113-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 258 112-012" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | MCA Records 9567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 123712" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records MCAX 123712" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' On Next To Nothin' (Extended Remix)
- A2Lovin' On Next To Nothin' (Radio Edit)
- B1Lovin' On Next To Nothin' (House Mix)
- B2Lovin' On Next To Nothin' (House Dub)
- B3Lovin' On Next To Nothin' (Acapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovin' On Next To Nothin' are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Lovin' On Next To Nothin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Lovin' On Next To Nothin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Europe, Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCA-53211.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovin' On Next To Nothin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-53211, MCA 53211, MCA 7361, L33-17429) 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 Lovin' On Next To Nothin' 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.
