US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 392
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-392-A I STERLING I Ʌ1JSide A runout
SG-392-B I STERLING I Ʌ2GSide B runout
SG 392 ASide A label
SG 392 BSide B label
Inner LifeI Like It Like That
Vinyl pressings
I Like It Like That
by Inner Life · 1982
16 pressings5 countriesBoogieFunk / Soul
I Like It Like That 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 I Like It Like That
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7047
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
S7-7047-A - REI STERLINGA Side runout
S7-7047-B I STERLINGB Side runout
S7 7047 AA Side label
S7 7047 BB Side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 392 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING I Λ1B SG-392-A 1A-Side Runout
STERLING I Λ1C SG-392-B 1B-Side Runout
SG 392 AA-Side Label
SG 392 BB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7047 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 392First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 392 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7047 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7047First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 11827" | 7" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3182 / Rams Horn Records 850 051 98512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI39T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI39T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1995 | US | Vicious Muzik Records 3666-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1996 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 14512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI49T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Freetown Inc FTI49TP12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | Salsoul Records 5593-2 / Double J Records 5593-212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Salsoul Records SALS 00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Fool's Paradise FP00712" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Not On Label (Inner Life) 94035 / Not On Label (Jocelyn Brown) 9403512", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AI Like It Like That (Special Club Version)7:37
- B1I Like It Like That (Short Vocal)4:54
- B2I Like It Like That (Instrumental)7:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Like It Like That are there?
16 vinyl pressings of I Like It Like That are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was I Like It Like That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 392.
How do I tell if my copy of I Like It Like That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 392, S7 7047, SG 392 DJ, S7 7047 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG-392-A I STERLING I Ʌ1J and SG-392-B I STERLING I Ʌ2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Like It Like That 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.
