US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Crave 40 78824CNR Music 40 78824
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Lutricia McNealAin't That Just The Way
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That Just The Way
by Lutricia McNeal · 1997
10 pressings6 countriesContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Ain't That Just The Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Ain't That Just The Way
9 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Wildstar Records WAY20907
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Wildstar Records 12-2907P
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- CNR Music HAS 3885Crave HAS 3885
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Crave AHD 78824
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
France
1997- Label and catalog number
- CNR Music 3032587
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | CNR Music 3032586First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | France | CNR Music 3032587First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | CNR Music 5300180First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | CNR Music 4900266First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | UK | Wildstar Records WAY20907First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Wildstar Records 12-2907PFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | CNR Music HAS 3885 / Crave HAS 3885First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Crave AHD 78824First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Crave 40 78824 / CNR Music 40 78824First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | Do It Yourself Entertainment DO IT 07-9812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't That Just The Way (Extended Version)4:27
- A2Ain't That Just The Way (Ez's Vinyl Mix)4:21
- B1Ain't That Just The Way (Hurb's Mix)4:53
- B2Ain't That Just The Way (Original Version)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That Just The Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't That Just The Way are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was Ain't That Just The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Crave 40 78824.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That Just The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40 78824, WAY20907, 12-2907P, HAS 3885) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That Just 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.