UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1474Virgin 7243 8 92063 7 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 1474 A-1-1- Q1 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide A runout
VS 1474 B-1-1-Q1 TOWN HOUSE DMMSide B runout
Janet JacksonIf
Vinyl pressings
If
by Janet Jackson · 1993
10 pressings5 countriesDowntempoHip HopElectronicHip Hop
If was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 If
9 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 5 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1474
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Y-12675
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Y-12675-A 1-1 [SRC Logo]A-side runout etching, variant 1
Y-12675-B 1-1 [SRC Logo]B-side runout etching, variant 1
Y-12675-A 1-2 [SRC Logo]A-side runout etching, variant 2
Y-12675-B 1-1 [SRC Logo]B-side runout etching, variant 2
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin S7-17446
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
S7-17446-ALabel A
S7-17446-BLabel B
S7-17446 A ̷R̷E̷ ᚍ "KEV" G2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRCDeadwax A
S7-17446 B ̷R̷E̷-̷1̷ "KEV" G2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRCDeadwax B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTDJ 1474
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
Side A [Stamped]: VSTDJ 1474 A-01-01-1 D
Side B [Stamped]: VSTDJ 1474 B-01-01-1 D
Side C [Stamped]: VSTDJ 1474 C-01-01-1 D
Side D [Stamped]: VSTDJ 1474 D-01-01-1 D
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SPRO-12809JDJ Entertainment SPRO-12809
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | France | Virgin 920647First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Philippines | Dyna EMIFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Virgin VS 1474 / Virgin 7243 8 92063 7 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1474First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Virgin VS 1474First year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1993 | US | Virgin Y-12675First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | US | Virgin SPRO-12809 / JDJ Entertainment SPRO-12809First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Virgin S7-17446First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Virgin VST 1474 / Virgin 7243 8 92063 64First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Powermix Records PRDJ-225112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- A1If (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix)7:07
- A2If (Brothers In Rhythm Swing Yo Pants Mix)6:20
- B1If (Tee's Freeze Mix)7:17
- B2If (Extended Mix)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If are there?
10 vinyl pressings of If are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was If first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, UK & Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1474.
How do I tell if my copy of If is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1474, Y-12675, S7-17446, VSTDJ 1474) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1474 A-1-1- Q1 D TOWN HOUSE DMM and VS 1474 B-1-1-Q1 TOWN HOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If 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.
