UK
March 1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 41913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZB-41913-A-3 A PenthouseRunout side A
ZB-41913-B-2 1 3 PenthouseRunout side B
Michael JacksonI Want You Back '88 Remix
Vinyl pressings
I Want You Back '88 Remix
by Michael Jackson · 1988
15 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
I Want You Back '88 Remix was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 I Want You Back '88 Remix
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
March 1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 41913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZB-41913-A-3 PenthouseSide A
ZB-41913-B-2 PenthouseSide B
UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 41914
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZT 41914 A1 Penthouse ɅRunout, A-side, variant 1
ZT 41914 B2 Penthouse ɅRunout, B-side, variant 1
ZT 41914 A1 Penthouse ɅRunout, A-side, variant 2
ZT 41914 B1 Penthouse ɅRunout, B-side, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 41913
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZB. 41913. A3 Penthouse
ZB. 41913. B2 Penthouse
Country unknown
1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 41914
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZT 41914
Australasia
August 1, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4612 MG
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Motown ZT 41914First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | Australia | Motown 1942 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ecuador | Motown ZT 41914First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Motown ZT 41914First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Motown ZB 41913 / Motown ZB41913First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Motown ZB 41913First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Ireland | Motown ZB 41913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Motown TMS695-12"First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Motown ZT 41914First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Motown ZB 41913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Motown ZB 41913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Motown ZB 41913First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Motown ZT 41914First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | Motown 4612 MGFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Japan | Motown ZT 41914 / Incredible Records INCR-00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Want You Back (12 Inch Remix)6:24
- A2I Want You Back (Original Mix)2:58
- B1I Want You Back (You Know We Got Soul Dub Mix)4:38
- B2Never Can Say Goodbye2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Want You Back '88 Remix are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I Want You Back '88 Remix are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1999.
When was I Want You Back '88 Remix first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Motown ZB 41913, released March 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of I Want You Back '88 Remix is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 41913, ZT 41914, 4612 MG, 1942 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZB-41913-A-3 A Penthouse and ZB-41913-B-2 1 3 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Want You Back '88 Remix 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.
