Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Green Label
- Runout / matrix
IMPACT - 1853 VCA side runout etched
IMPACT RECORD 1854 VERSION ET.B side runout etched
Jimmy LondonIt's Now Or Never
Vinyl pressings
It's Now Or Never
by Jimmy London · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
It's Now Or Never 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 It's Now Or Never
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IMPACT - 1853 VCA side runout etched
IMPACT RECORD 1854 VERSION ET.B side runout etched
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Randy's RAN-5217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Randy's RAN-5217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's Now Or Never
- BNow Or Never (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Now Or Never are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's Now Or Never are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was It's Now Or Never first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Impact!.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Now Or Never is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IMPACT - 1853 VC and IMPACT RECORD 1854 VERSION ET.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Now Or Never 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.