UK
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651275 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
The Way You Make Me Feel
by Michael Jackson · 1987
43 pressings16 countriesSynth-popVocalElectronicPop
The Way You Make Me Feel was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Way You Make Me Feel
41 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 15 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
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651275 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
651275 7-A2 AD2A-side run-out, hand-etched/stamped, variant 1
651275 7-B1 AD2B-side run-out, hand-etched/stamped, variant 1
651275 7-A1 AD2A-side run-out, hand etched/stamped, variant 2
651275 7-B1 AD2B-side run-out, hand-etched/stamped, variant 2
UK
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651275 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
651275-8-A1A side runout etched
A AD2A side runout stamped, first A appears as ∴
651275-8-B1B side runout etched
AD2B side runout stamped
UK
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651275 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
651275-8-A1 AD2Runout side A
651275-8-B1 AD2Runout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651275 3MJJ Productions 651275 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Double Grooved
- Runout / matrix
6512753-A1 DB TAPEone 1 VRunout side A
6512753-B1 DB TAPEone 5 VRunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 651275 7Epic 651275 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
01 651275 1A 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
01 651275 1B 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
01 651275 2A 1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
01 651275 2B 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Unknown | Epic 14907487First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1987 | Brazil | Epic 52.110First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 34 07645First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 8045462First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651275 7 / Epic 651275 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651275 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651275 7 / Epic 651275 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 651275 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic 651275 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic 651275 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-490First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Epic SCL-651275First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PR-650648First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Way You Make Me Feel4:26
- BThe Way You Make Me Feel (Instrumental)4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Way You Make Me Feel are there?
43 vinyl pressings of The Way You Make Me Feel are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was The Way You Make Me Feel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 651275 8, released November 23, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of The Way You Make Me Feel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 651275 8, 651275 7, 651275 3, EPC 651275 7) 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 The Way You Make Me Feel 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.
