US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TK 1015A 9-19-75 ^v MRR ƧSide A - etched/stamped
TK 1015-B 9-19-75 ^v MRRSide B - etched
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way (I Like It)
by KC & The Sunshine Band · 1975
76 pressings26 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
That's The Way (I Like It) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 That's The Way (I Like It)
51 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 23 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 1015-A-1 II-IRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 1
T.K. 1015-B-1-I-IIRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 1
T.K. 1015-A-1-1-11 vΛ MRR PRCRunout, Side A, Etched, variant 2
T.K. 1015-B-1-I-II ∆VXIRRRunout, Side B, Etched, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TK-1015-A [MR logo] ♢WKR △98193Side A runout
TK-1015-B [MR logo] ♢WKR △98193-XSide B runout
1015-ALabel A
1015-BLabel B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TK 1015-A ♢WRRRunout side A
TK 1015-B ♢WRRRunout side B
1015-ALabel side A
1015-BLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 1015A ♢WRRRunout, Side A
TK-1015-B ♢WRRRunout, Side B
1015-ALabel, Side A
1015-BLabel, Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 1015A 9-19-75 ^v MRR [mirrored]42762Side A - Etched
T.K. 1015-B 9-19-75 ^v MRR [mirrored]42769Side B - Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 76 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s60 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 102692First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 102692First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA Victor YBPBO-414 / RCA YBPBO 414First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Jay Boy BOY 99 / Jay Boy 99 BOYFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA Victor YBPB O 414 / RCA YBPBO 414First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA YBPB O 414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA Victor YBPBO-414 / RCA YBPBO 414First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | RCA Victor YBPBO-414 / RCA YBPBO 414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | One Way ON-189First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02061First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ecuador | RCA Victor ECK-200421First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | El Salvador | RCA Victor XB-02057First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor XB 02 057 / RCA Victor XB02057First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor PPBO-7018 / RCA Victor 26.11 329First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor PPBO-7018 / RCA Victor 26.11 329First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 88507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Sunnyview 120·21·022 / Bellaphon 120·21·02212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | Sunnyview SUN 33006 / Sunnyview Classics SUN 3300612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Sunnyview SUN 3300612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·4207", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 54712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 547 MEGA12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 54712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 54712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 54712", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Streetheat Music STH 54712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Music Factory Records M 12 FAC 212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Music Factory Records M7 FAC2 / Music Factory Records M 7 FAC 27", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Music Factory Records M7 FAC2 / Music Factory Records M 7 FAC 27", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | 12 Inch Stars TIX 07812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Madagascar | RCA Victor 42-6717", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Way (I Like It)3:06
- BWhat Makes You Happy2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way (I Like It) are there?
76 vinyl pressings of That's The Way (I Like It) are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1975 and 1998.
When was That's The Way (I Like It) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is T.K. Records 1015.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way (I Like It) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1015, BOY 99, TPBO 7009, 102692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TK 1015A 9-19-75 ^v MRR Ƨ and TK 1015-B 9-19-75 ^v MRR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Way (I Like It) 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.
