Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vedette Records VVN 33309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
VVN- 33309 A 4-12-78Side A runout area
VVN- 33309- B 4-12-78Side B runout area
VVN 33309/ALabel side A
VVN 33309/BLabel side B
Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008It's The Way
Vinyl pressings
It's The Way
by Lucrethia And The Azoto 14,008 · 1978
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
It's The Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Way
2 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vedette Records VVN 33309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VVN- 33309 A 4-12-78 C4Side A runout area
VVN- 33309- B 4-12-78 C4Side B runout area
VVN 33309/ALabel side A
VVN 33309/BLabel side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 33309First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 33309First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1978 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 333097", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 807512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Carrere 49.5577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 101 119 / Ariola 101 119 - 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Vedette Records MX 5912", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 333097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Vedette Records VVN 333097", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Carrere 807512", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AIt's The Way4:00
- BSuperock Man3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's The Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It's The Way are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was It's The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Italy. One of them is Vedette Records VVN 33309.
How do I tell if my copy of It's The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VVN 33309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VVN- 33309 A 4-12-78 and VVN- 33309- B 4-12-78. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's The 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.