US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Black Rose Music JIH 1001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIH 1001 AA-Side Runout Etching
JIH 1001 A̶BB-Side Runout Etching
Risco ConnectionAin't No Stopping Us Now
Vinyl pressings
Ain't No Stopping Us Now
by Risco Connection · 1979
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Ain't No Stopping Us Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 No Stopping Us Now
3 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Black Rose Music JIH-1001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIH 1001 A
JIH 1001 B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White 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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1979 | US | Black Rose Music JIH 1001First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Black Rose Music JIH-1001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Black Rose Music JIH-100112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Black Rose Music JIH 100112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Italy | Black Rose Music JIH-100112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2014 | Unknown | Black Rose Music JIH 100112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Black Rose Music JIH 100112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Black Rose Music JIH 100112", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Black Rose Music JIH 100112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAin't No Stopping Us Now (Vocal)7:03
- BAin't No Stopping Us Now (Version)9:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't No Stopping Us Now are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't No Stopping Us Now are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2024.
When was Ain't No Stopping Us Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Italy. One of them is Black Rose Music JIH 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't No Stopping Us Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIH 1001, JIH-1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIH 1001 A and JIH 1001 A̶B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't No Stopping Us Now 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.