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People

by Soul II Soul · 1990

12 pressings7 countriesDowntempoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul

People was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 People

12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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

1990
Label and catalog number
Virgin 0-96445
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

ST DM-59247-59248-59249-1 1-1Etched, Runout Groove, Side A

ST DM 59250 59251 59256 1 1-1Etched, Runout Groove, Side B

(SRC logo)Stamped, Runout Groove, Both Sides

ST-DM-59247/59248/59249-SPCenter Label Side A

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US

1990
Label and catalog number
Virgin DMD 1526
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
Runout / matrix

ST DM-59247-59248-59249-1 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A runout

ST DM 59250 59251 59256-1 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout

ST-DM59247/59248/59249-SPSide A label

ST-DM59250/59251/59256-SPSide B label

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Australia

1990
Label and catalog number
10 Records TENX 320
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

TENX 320 ASide A runout

TENX 320 BSide B runout

TENX 320ASide A label

TENX 320BSide B label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990Australia10 Records TEN 320First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1990Australia10 Records TENX 320First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990Europe10 Records TEN320 / 10 Records 113 428First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990Europe10 Records 613 428First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1990Greece10 Records VG 2169 ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1990Italy10 Records TENR 320First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990Italy10 Records TEN 320First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1990UK10 Records TEN 320First year7"7"
1990UK10 Records 613428First year12"12"
1990UK & Europe10 Records TENX 320 / 10 Records 613 428First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1990USVirgin 0-96445First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1990USVirgin DMD 1526First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. APeople (12" Mix)5:35
  2. BPeople (Alternate # 2)9:25

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of People are there?

12 vinyl pressings of People are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was People first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is 10 Records TEN 320.

How do I tell if my copy of People is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TEN 320, 613428, 0-96445, DMD 1526) 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 People 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.

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