US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86464
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-56404-1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-56405-1B-Side Runout Etching
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way Love Is
by Ten City · 1989
28 pressings10 countriesAcid HouseGarage HouseElectronic
That's The Way Love Is 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 That's The Way Love Is
24 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88963
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-56399-SPLabel Side A
ST-A-56400-SPLabel Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-88963
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SRC
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-56399-1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-56400-1B-Side Runout Etching
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86464
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Picture sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-56404-1A-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-56405-1B-Side Runout Etching
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1283
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-56404-56406-1 I-IRunout A Side Etched
ST-DM-56405-56405-56403-1 I-IRunout B Side Etched
SRC (Specialty Records Corporation) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout A & B Stamped
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 2580
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Atlantic 7-88963First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 64640First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 786 460-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8963 / Atlantic 788 963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 788 963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8963 / Atlantic 788 963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 786 460-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Atlantic 788 963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Atlantic A 8963 / Atlantic 788963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0385First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-221 / Atlantic 0-86464First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A8963T / Atlantic A 8963 (T)First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A 8963 / Atlantic 788963-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic SAM 516First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Atlantic A 8963 (T) / Atlantic 786460-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Ibadan irc08112" | 12" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Atlantic 0-8646412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK, Europe & US | Atlantic A8963TW / Atlantic 786 460-912", Special Edition | 12", Special Edition |
Tracklist
- AThat's The Way Love Is (Acieed Mix/Edited Version)4:10
- BThat's The Way Love Is (Underground Mix/Edited Version)4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way Love Is are there?
28 vinyl pressings of That's The Way Love Is are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1989 and 2018.
When was That's The Way Love Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86464.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way Love Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86464, 7-88963, DMD 1283, PR 2580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-56404-1 and ST-DM-56405-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Way Love Is 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.
