Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 928 669-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
James IngramAlways
Vinyl pressings
Always
by James Ingram · 1986
12 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Always was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records W8669T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records W8669Qwest Records 928 669-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 8669 - A. → MT.Runout (Etched) Side A
W 8669 - B. → MT. DAMONTRunout (Etched) Side B
W8669 ASide A label
W8669 BSide B label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 7-28669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 7-28669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records PRO-A-2506
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-2506-RE1-SH1 △12943 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-23956-Re1-SH1 1-1Runout side A
PRO-A2-2506-RE1-SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-23957-Re1-SH1 1-1 △12943-XRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Qwest Records 92 86697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Qwest Records 928 669-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Qwest Records 928 669-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Qwest Records 920 520-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Jamaica | Qwest Records 7-28669First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Qwest Records W8669TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Qwest Records W8669 / Qwest Records 928 669-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Qwest Records 7-28669First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Qwest Records 7-28669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Qwest Records PRO-A-2506First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Qwest Records P-2138First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Japan | Qwest Records P-2138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAlways3:59
- BAlways (Instrumental)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Always are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Always are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Always first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Qwest Records 928 669-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Always is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 928 669-7, W8669T, W8669, 7-28669) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Always 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.
