US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1058-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Glenn JonesWe've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
Vinyl pressings
We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
by Glenn Jones · 1987
14 pressings5 countriesRnB/SwingDowntempoElectronicHip Hop
We've Only Just Begun 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 We've Only Just Begun
14 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1049-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1058-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1058-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1058-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1049-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Jive 1058-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PT42106First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB42105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Jive ALI-775First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 151First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 151First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1058-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1049-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1058-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1049-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1058-1-JD / Jive 1058-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1058-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1058-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AWe've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over) (Extended Version)6:00
- B1We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over) (7" Version)4:51
- B2We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over) (Instrumental)4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are there?
14 vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was We've Only Just Begun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Jive 1058-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of We've Only Just Begun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1058-1-JD, 1049-7-J, 1049-7-JAA, JIVE T 151) 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 We've Only Just Begun 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.