US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D-251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Text
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) A D 251 A1 RE 1Side A Etchings
P (AP) A D 251 B1Side B Etchings
K. JoyLike This
Vinyl pressings
Like This
by K. Joy · 1985
11 pressings2 countriesHouseElectronic
Like This was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Like This
6 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ890D.J. International Records DJ 890
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ 890 A PRL 85116 ASide A Etchings
DJ 890 B PRL 85117 BSide B Etchings
PRL 85116Labels
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ890D.J. International Records DJ 890
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue
- Runout / matrix
DJ 890 A PRL 85116 ASide A Runout Etchings
DJ 890 B PRL 85117 BSide B Runout Etchings
PRL 85116Both Sides Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D-251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Black Text
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) A D 251 A1 RE 1Side A runout
P (AP) A D 251 B1Side B runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ890
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ 890 A PRL 85116 ASide A runout
DJ 890 A PRL 85117 BSide B runout
PRL 85116Labels
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records D-251
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D 251 A2 RE 1Side A Etchings
A D 251 B1Side B Etchings
P (AP)Both Sides Mastering Credit
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D-251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records DJ890 / D.J. International Records DJ 890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records DJ890 / D.J. International Records DJ 890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D-251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records D-251First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | D.J. International Records DJ890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | D.J. International Records DJ 89012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | D.J. International Records D-25112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | UK | D.J. International Records D-25112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2018 | UK | BBE BBE438SLP37", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | D.J. International Records D-25112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALike This (House Mix)
- B1Like This (Radio)
- B2Like This (DDD Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like This are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Like This are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2018.
When was Like This first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is D.J. International Records D-251.
How do I tell if my copy of Like This is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-251, DJ890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P (AP) A D 251 A1 RE 1 and P (AP) A D 251 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like This 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.