US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4717
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MOT 9946Side One Label
MOT 9947Side Two Label
Vinyl pressings
Rub You The Right Way
by Johnny Gill · 1990
22 pressings10 countriesNew Jack SwingContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Rub You The Right Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Rub You The Right Way
22 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4657
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MOT ̷M̷C̷A̷ 7143 FDS-2 CSide A runout, etched
MOT ̷M̷C̷A̷ 7143 FDS-2 ☐—̶G̶ —☐Side B runout, etched
MOT-9143Side A label
MOT-9142Side B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-17921
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOT ̷M̷C̷A̷ 9142 FDS-I ⧈-G-⧈A-Side Runout Etching (⧈-G-⧈ Stamp)
MOT ̷M̷C̷A̷ 9143 FDS-I ⧈-G-⧈B-Side Runout Etching (⧈-G-⧈ Stamp)
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT 9945
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Motown L33-18220
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MOT-9944 FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈ 1 ℇ_Side A runout
MOT-9945 FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈ 1 ℇ_Side B runout
MOT 9944Side A label
MOT 9945Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Motown MOT 1982First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Motown MOT 1982First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1990 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown MOT 4717First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Costa Rica | BMG International 21390First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Motown ZB43615First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Motown ZT 44 212First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Motown ZB44211First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Motown ZT 43616First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Mexico | Motown RX-904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Motown ZT-43616 / BMG Ariola España ZT-43616First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Motown ZB-43615 / BMG Ariola EspañaFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 43702First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB 43615First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZT 43702DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Motown ZB 43701DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARub You The Right Way (LP Version)5:43
- BRub You The Right Way (Short Version)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rub You The Right Way are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Rub You The Right Way are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Rub You The Right Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Motown MOT-4717.
How do I tell if my copy of Rub You The Right Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOT-4717, MOT-4657, MOT-1982, L33-17921) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOT 9946 and MOT 9947. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rub You The Right Way 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.