Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Rita MarleyThat's The Way
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way
by Rita Marley · 1979
11 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggae
That's The Way 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 That's The Way
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Hansa France 101 5607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Hansa France 600 200 / Hansa France 60020012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Strand 6.12940 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Hansa 600 68612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Strand 6.129407", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE 3121 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 31217", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE. 3121 / Durium Marche Estere DE 31217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Trident Records TR 12 00312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Trident Records TR0037" | 7" |
| 1982 | Europe | Hansa 104 7117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Way Jah Jah Planned It5:00
- BJah Plan3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way are there?
11 vinyl pressings of That's The Way are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was That's The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Tuff Gong.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 That's The Way 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.
