US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P&P Records P&P-12-1010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P+P 12-1010A-1 Al Brown K-7826 GOL FW/ÓA-Side Runout
P+P 12-1010B-1 Al Brown K-7827 GOL FW/ÓB-Side Runout
P&P-12-1010 AA-Side Label
P&P-12-1010 BB-Side Label
Queen YahnaAin't It Time
Vinyl pressings
Ain't It Time
by Queen Yahna · 1976
10 pressings3 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Ain't It Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 It Time
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P&P Records P&P 7-1010
- Format
- 7"
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P&P Records P&P 7-1010
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P&P Records P&P 7-1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- P&P Records P&P-12-1010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
P+P 12-1010A-1 Al Brown K-7826 GOL FW/ÓA-Side Runout
P+P 12-1010B-1 Al Brown K-7827 GOL FW/ÓB-Side Runout
P&P-12-1010 AA-Side Label
P&P-12-1010 BB-Side Label
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | P&P Records P&P-12-1010First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | P&P Records P&P 7-1010First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | P&P Records P&P-12-1010First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1976 | US | P&P Records P&P 7-1010First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | US | P&P Records P&P 7-1010First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Italy | P&P Records P&P - 12 - 101012", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Italy | P&P Records P&P-12-101012", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | US | P&P Records P&P 7-10107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | P&P Records P&P 7-10107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | P&P Records P&P - 12 - 101012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAin't It Time (Vocal)3:53
- BAin't It Time (Instrumental)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't It Time are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't It Time are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
When was Ain't It Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is P&P Records P&P-12-1010.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't It Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P&P-12-1010, P&P 7-1010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P+P 12-1010A-1 Al Brown K-7826 GOL FW/Ó and P+P 12-1010B-1 Al Brown K-7827 GOL FW/Ó. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't It Time 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.