US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0-21208-RE1-A-SR1 1-1 SRCRunout side A
0-21208-RE1-B-SR1 1-1 SRCRunout side B
James IngramIt's Real
Vinyl pressings
It's Real
by James Ingram · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
It's Real was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 It's Real
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-22975
- Format
- 7"
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3493
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-22975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2975TWarner Bros. Records 921 258-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2975
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W 2975 - A1 PhilSide A runout
W 2975 - B1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 922 975-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 2975First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 921 208-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 922 975-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records W2975T / Warner Bros. Records 921258-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2975T / Warner Bros. Records 921 258-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 549First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2975First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2975 / Warner Bros. Records W 2975First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21208First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-22975First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3493First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-22975First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records PRO297577", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1It's Real (12" Extended Version)7:15
- A2It's Real (Smooth Dub Mix)5:25
- B1It's Real (7" Instrumental Smooth Dub Moaner Mix)3:56
- B2It's Real (7" Edit)4:15
- B3Aren't You Tired4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Real are there?
13 vinyl pressings of It's Real are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was It's Real first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 0-21208.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Real is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21208, 7-22975, PRO-A-3493, W2975T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-21208-RE1-A-SR1 1-1 SRC and 0-21208-RE1-B-SR1 1-1 SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Real 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.
