US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-25176Warner Bros. Records 9 25176-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC 1-25176-A-SR-1 MASTERDISK 1-1Side A
SRC 1-25176-B-SR-1 MASTERDISK 1-1Side B
Narada Michael WaldenThe Nature Of Things
Vinyl pressings
The Nature Of Things
by Narada Michael Walden · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
The Nature Of Things was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Nature Of Things
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 1-25176Warner Bros. Records 9 25176-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25176-A-SH-1 MASTERDISK ɑ B-20552-SH1 SLM △ 8630 1-1Runout Side A
1-25176-B-SH-1 MASTERDISK ɑ B-20553-SH1 SLM △ 8630-X 1-1Runout Side B
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 51761
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
92-51761 A1 S (CR)Side A runout, etched & stamped
92-51761 B1 (CR) SSide B runout, etched & stamped
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 925 176-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 A GER 1-25176 - A - SH-1 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20552-SH1 SLM △ 8630 1-2Runout, side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 BX GER 1-25176 - B - SH-1 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20553-SH1 SLM △ 8630-X S2 1-2Runout, side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 A GER 1-25176 - A - SH-1 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20552-SH1 SLM △ 8630 1-2 49Runout, side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 BX GER 1-25176 - B - SH-1 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20553-SH1 S SLM △ 8630-X 1-2 30Runout, side B, variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 925 176-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 A GER 1-25176 - A - SH-1 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20552-SH1 36 SLM △ 8630 1-2side A
R/S Alsdorf 925176-1 BX GER 1-25176 - B - SH-1 24 MASTERDISK [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20553-SH1 SLM △ 8630-X S2 1-2side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 5176-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 51761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 176-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 925 176-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 5176-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-13092First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-13092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 1-25176 / Warner Bros. Records 9 25176-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records L 92 5176-1 / Warner Bros. Records 92 5176 - 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-25176 / Warner Bros. Records 9 25176-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records 1-25176 / Warner Bros. Records 9 25176-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1That's The Way It Is5:39
- A2High Above The Clouds6:05
- A3Gimme, Gimme, Gimme4:40
- A4Live It Up4:13
- B1The Nature Of Things5:03
- B2Suspicion4:52
- B3Dancin' On Main St.5:05
- B4Wear Your Love5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Nature Of Things are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Nature Of Things are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Nature Of Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 1-25176.
How do I tell if my copy of The Nature Of Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25176, 92 51761, 925 176-1, 92 5176-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC 1-25176-A-SR-1 MASTERDISK 1-1 and SRC 1-25176-B-SR-1 MASTERDISK 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Nature Of Things 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.
