UK & Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 833
- Format
- 7", Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
AMS 833 A-2 ◇ GSide A
AMS 833 B-2 ◇ GSide B
Jericho JonesTime Is Now
Vinyl pressings
Time Is Now
by Jericho Jones · 1971
10 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Time Is Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Time Is Now
10 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Label Side A: AMS 833 A-2o6
Label Side B: AMS 833 B-2o6
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 10 033 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMS 833 A P ✲Side A, Runout
AMS 833 B P1 ✲ [⌶⌶]Side B, Runout, [Roman numeral]
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR-RB 20.151First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Mexico | Gamma G-1040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | A&M Records 10 033 ATFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 10 033 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | A&M Records AMS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATime Is Now
- BFreedom
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Time Is Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Time Is Now are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Time Is Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK & Europe, UK, Germany, France and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 833.
How do I tell if my copy of Time Is Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 833, 10 033 AT, SIR-RB 20.151, G-1040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 833 A-2 ◇ G and AMS 833 B-2 ◇ G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Time Is Now 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.