UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records USAF 1221
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
USAF. 1221 A-1Runout Side A
USAF 1221 B-1Runout Side B
USAF 1221 ALabel Side A
USAF 1221 AALabel Side B
Howard JohnsonKeepin' Love New / So Fine
Vinyl pressings
Keepin' Love New / So Fine
by Howard Johnson · 1982
11 pressings3 countriesBoogieFunkSoulElectronic
Keepin' Love New / So Fine was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Keepin' Love New / So Fine
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records USA 1221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
USA 1221 A-1 ΛSide one runout, etched/stamped
USA 1221 B-1 ΛSide two runout, etched/stamped
USA 1221 ALabel, side one
USA 1221 AALabel, side two
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records USA 1221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2448-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · C - Monarch Pressing
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2448-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Y - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M-AM-02448-A-T2Side A runout [variant 1]
A+M-AM-02448-B-T3Side B runout [variant 1]
A+M-AM-02448-A-T3 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :v) T1 TSide A runout [variant 2]
A+M-AM-02448-B-T1 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :v) T111 TSide B runout [variant 2]
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2448-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · X - Pitman Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Jamaica | A&M RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records USAF 1221First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records USA 1221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records USA 1221First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2448-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-17211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2448-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2448-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2448-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | A&M Records12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-86437", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKeepin' Love New4:05
- BSo Fine5:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keepin' Love New / So Fine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Keepin' Love New / So Fine are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Keepin' Love New / So Fine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Jamaica. One of them is A&M Records USAF 1221.
How do I tell if my copy of Keepin' Love New / So Fine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use USAF 1221, USA 1221, 2448-S, SP-17211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, USAF. 1221 A-1 and USAF 1221 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keepin' Love New / So Fine 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.