UK
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ377TElektra YZ377T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ-377T-A-1 MT DAMONT TY1Runout side A, etched, stamped
YZ-377T-B-1 MT DAMONT TY1 ⅤRunout side B, etched, stamped
Vinyl pressings
If You Don't Know Me By Now
by Simply Red · 1989
34 pressings13 countriesDowntempoSoulFunk / SoulPop
If You Don't Know Me By Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 If You Don't Know Me By Now
33 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra YZ377WEA 246993-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ-377-A-1 MT DAMONT TY1Runout, A-side, etched/stamped
YZ-377-B-1 MT DAMONT DRunout, B-side, etched
UK
April 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ377TElektra 246992-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · P.R. Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ-377T-A-1 MT IIII AA TY1Side A runout
YZ-377T-B-2 MT IIII S TY1Side B runout
UK
May 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra YZ 377 TEElektra 246991-0
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ377Elektra 246993-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · CBS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ-377-A-1 7 MT 4 ⋀ TY1Side A runout, etched/stamped
YZ-377-B-1 ⋀ MT 3 1Side B runout, etched/stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 377WEA 246 993-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 7-246993 / Elektra 7-246993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 7-246993 / Elektra 7-246993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Elektra 0-246992 / WEA 0-246992First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Brazil | WEA 6WP.1034First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Elektra 96 92977First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Canada | Elektra 96 92977First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ 377 T / WEA 246 992-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 246 993-7 / WEA YZ 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ 377 T / WEA 246 992-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 246 993-7 / WEA YZ 377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | WEA 246 993-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | WEA 246 993-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | WEA 246 993-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Guatemala | Elektra 246 993-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Elektra / WEA 246993-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Elektra 246 993 77" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AIf You Don't Know Me By Now3:23
- B1Move On Out5:18
- B2Shine3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If You Don't Know Me By Now are there?
34 vinyl pressings of If You Don't Know Me By Now are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was If You Don't Know Me By Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is WEA YZ377T, released April 3, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of If You Don't Know Me By Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ377T, YZ377, YZ 377 TE, YZ 377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ-377T-A-1 MT DAMONT TY1 and YZ-377T-B-1 MT DAMONT TY1 Ⅴ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If You Don't Know Me By 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.
