US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWR - 2001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Like The Way (You Funk With Me)
by Search · 1982
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Like The Way (You Funk With Me) was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Like The Way (You Funk With Me)
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWR - 2001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWR - 12 - 2001 - A STERLINGA runout
PWR - 12 - 2001 - B STERLINGB runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWR - 2001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWSL 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWSL 101-ALabe side A
PWSL 101-BLabe side B
PWSL 101 A-1 NOEL DAMONTA side runout, etched
PWSL 101 B-1 DAMONTB side runout, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWS 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Philly World Records PWSL 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | G W C Records DM-1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | G W C Records DM-1001First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Canada | Gwc Inc. GWC-2710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Philly World Records PWS 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Philly World Records PWSL 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1982 | US | Philly World Records PWR - 2001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Philly World Records PWR - 2001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Philly World Records PWR - 2001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Philly World Records PWSL 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Philly World Records PWR 1017", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALike The Way (You Funk With Me)6:28
- BLike The Way (You Funk With Me) (Instrumental)5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like The Way (You Funk With Me) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Like The Way (You Funk With Me) are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Like The Way (You Funk With Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Philly World Records PWR - 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Like The Way (You Funk With Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWR - 2001, PWSL 101, PWS 101, DM-1001) 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 Like The Way (You Funk With Me) 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.