UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Kongo Dance DPST 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DPST-7- A-1 EW TOWNHOUSERunout A-side etched
DPST-6̶ 7 - B-1 EWRunout B-side etched
(DPST 7A)Label side-A
(DPST 7B)Label side-B
OmarThere's Nothing Like This
Vinyl pressings
There's Nothing Like This
by Omar · 1990
15 pressings5 countriesNeo SoulFunk / Soul
There's Nothing Like This was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 There's Nothing Like This
3 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Kongo Dance DPS7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Kongo Dance DPST 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DPST-7- A-1 EW TOWNHOUSERunout A-side etched
DPST-7- B-1 EWRunout B-side etched
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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Kongo Dance DPST 7First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Kongo Dance DPS7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Kongo Dance DPST 7First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | Europe | Talkin' Loud 868 289-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Talkin' Loud 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Talkin' Loud 868 288-7 / Philips 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Talkin' Loud 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLKDJ 01412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Talkin' Loud TLKX 9 / Talkin' Loud 868 289-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 9 / Talkin' Loud 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 9 / Talkin' Loud 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Talkin' Loud TLK 9 / Talkin' Loud 868 288-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | RCA 07863 64460-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1995 | UK | RCA NOTHING 112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Groovetown RDAB 64432-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThere's Nothing Like This4:35
- BDon't Mean A Thing3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of There's Nothing Like This are there?
15 vinyl pressings of There's Nothing Like This are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1995.
When was There's Nothing Like This first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK. One of them is Kongo Dance DPST 7.
How do I tell if my copy of There's Nothing Like This is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DPST 7, DPS7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DPST-7- A-1 EW TOWNHOUSE and DPST-6̶ 7 - B-1 EW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is There's Nothing Like This 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.