UK & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKX 10Talkin' Loud 868 359-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TLKX 10 A-1U-1- 1
TLKX 10 B-1U-1- 1
IncognitoAlways There
Vinyl pressings
Always There
by Incognito · 1991
14 pressings7 countriesHouseAcid JazzElectronic
Always There 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 Always There
14 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.
UK & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKX R10Talkin' Loud 868 451-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TLKXR 10 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
TLKXR 10 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLK 10Talkin' Loud 868 358-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
TLK 10 A-1U-1- Q1Side A runout, stamped
TLK 10 B-1U-1- Q1Side B runout, stamped
TLK 10ASide A label
TLK 10BSide B label
UK
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLKDJ15
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
TLKX 10 A-1J-1-1A
TLKDJ 15 B-2J-1-1B
UK
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLK 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
UK
June 17, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Talkin' Loud TLK 10Talkin' Loud 868 358-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
TLK 10 A-1U-1- Q1Side A Runout, Stamped
TLK 10 B-1U-1- Q1Side B Runout, Stamped
TLK 10ASide A Label
TLK 10BSide B Label
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Talkin' Loud 868 358-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Talkin' Loud 868 358-7 / Talkin' Loud TLK 10First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Talkin' Loud 868 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Talkin' Loud 868 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Japan | Talkin' Loud MR-052 / Talkin' Loud 868 359-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Philips 868 358-7 / Talkin' Loud 868 358-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Talkin' Loud TLKX 10 / Talkin' Loud 868 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Talkin' Loud TLKX R10 / Talkin' Loud 868 451-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Talkin' Loud 868-881-1 / Talkin' Loud 868 881-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868 881-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 10 / Talkin' Loud 868 358-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKDJ15First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 10 / Talkin' Loud 868 358-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAlways There (12" Mix)6:38
- B1Always There (Dub Zone Mix)6:05
- B2Journey Into Sunlight4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Always There are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Always There are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Always There first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Talkin' Loud TLKX 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Always There is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TLKX 10, TLKX R10, TLK 10, TLKDJ15) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TLKX 10 A-1U-1- 1 and TLKX 10 B-1U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Always There 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.