UK
April 1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 271
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T 271 A*Label A
JIVE T 271 B*Label B
Hi-FiveI Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
Vinyl pressings
I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
by Hi-Five · 1991
14 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
9 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
April 1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 271
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 271 PP
- Format
- 12"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1424-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMW #09525 1424-1-JD-A2 DMS HERBIE JR :v)Runout side A, etched, variant 1
EMW #09525X 1424-1-JD-B2 DMS HERBIE JR :v)Runout side B, etched, variant 1
EMW #09525 1424-1-JD-A DMS HERBIE JR :v)Runout side A, etched, variant 2
EMW #09525X 1424-1-JD-B-2 DMS HERBIE JR :v)Runout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1424-1-JDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1448-1-JDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1448-1-JD-A DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley] Emw #09647Side A, etched
1448-1-JD-B DMS HERbIE Jr [smiley] Emw #09647 XSide B, etched
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | Jive JIVE T 271First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Jive ZB44517First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Jive ZT 44518First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Jive JIVE 271 PPFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1991 | US | Jive 1424-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Jive 1424-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Jive 1448-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Jive JIVE T 271First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Jive JIVE 271First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Jive JIVE T 32512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Jive JIVE 3257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Jive 01241-40123-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Jive 1424-1-JD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Like The Way (The Kissing Game) (Full Length Version)5:52
- B1I Just Can't Handle It (Extended 12")5:50
- B2I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) (7" Edit)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2004.
When was I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 271, released April 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 271, JIVE 271, JIVE 271 PP, 1424-1-JD) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE T 271 A* and JIVE T 271 B*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) 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.