Vinyl pressings
by Heavy D. & The Boyz · 1991
Now That We Found Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
MCA-10790-HF2 DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley]Side A runout groove, etched
MCA-10791-HF2 DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley]Side A runout groove, etched
DMS HERBie JR :^) MCA-10790 - HF2Runout, side A, etched
DMS HERBie JR :^) MCA-10791 - HF 1Runout, side B, etched
MCA 10790Label side A
MCA 10791Label side B
MCA-10929 HF 2 DKRunout Etchings A-Side
MCA-10930 HF 3 DKRunout Etchings B-Side
MCA 10929Label A-Side
MCA 10930Label B-Side
MCST 1550 A - 2U-1-2Side A runout stamped
MCST 1550 B - 1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
MCS 1550 A-2 U-1-QIStamped, side A. Var. 1
MCS 1550 B-2 U-1-QIStamped, side B. Var. 1
MCS 1550 A-2 U-1-Q2Stamped, side A. Var. 2
MCS 1550 B-2 U-1-QIStamped, side B. Var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Unknown | Not On Label 168 DMF-5149First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | Europe | MCA Records MCS 17796First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | MCA Records MCT 17797 / MCA Records MCT17797First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 17823First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Mexico | MCA Records MCAT5 4088First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | MCA Records MCT 17797 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | MCA Records MCS 17796First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Uptown Records UPT 1First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1550First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1550First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1550First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1550First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1550First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records WMCS 1550First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1550First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | Urban12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Germany | Urban URBDJ 230512" | 12" |
| 2007 | UK | Not On Label RECYCLE00312", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Urban Tracks12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
24 vinyl pressings of Now That We Found Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 2007.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA12-54088.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA12-54088, L33-1402, L33-1618, 168 DMF-5149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-10790-HF2 DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley] and MCA-10791-HF2 DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
