US
June 1, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBSD 8827
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAA8846V11SSide 1 Label
WAA8848V1SSide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Here Comes That Sound Again
by Love De-Luxe · 1979
29 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Here Comes That Sound Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Here Comes That Sound Again
26 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WBS 8839 WAA 8846 V1S WW1 —◁ STERLINGA side runout
WBS 8839 WAA 8848 S WW1 —◁ STERLINGB side runout
WAA8846V1SA side label
WAA8848SB side label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBSD 8827
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8839
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
✲ WBS 8839 WAA 8846 V1 DJ LW1- 1A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING ✲ WBS 8839 WAA 8846 V1S LW1- 1B-Side Runout Etching
WAA8849V1A-Side Label
WAA8849V1SB-Side Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic LV 17
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-33 LV 17 -A EG-Etched in runout, Side One
S-4 LV 17- B EG-Etched in runout, Side Two
LV 17 A*Printed on label, Side One
LV 17 B*Printed on label, Side Two
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11359 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 11359T A1 .E.G. S-1 STRAWBERRYRunout, A-side
K 11359T B1 .E.G. S-1 STRAWBERRYRunout, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Atlantic 11249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Atlantic 20146First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Belgium | Atlantic 20146First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Belgium | Atlantic 20146First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | Atlantic 10.095First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8839First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBSD 8827First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8839First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic 11 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 20 146First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 20 146First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 11 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlantic K 11249First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlantic K 11249First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-161First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBSD 882712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic LV1712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AHere Comes That Sound Again8:50
- BLet Me Make It Up To You4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here Comes That Sound Again are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Here Comes That Sound Again are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 2005.
When was Here Comes That Sound Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Germany, Belgium and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBSD 8827, released June 1, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Here Comes That Sound Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBSD 8827, WBS 8839, LV 17, K 11359 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAA8846V11S and WAA8848V1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here Comes That Sound Again 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.