UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321 125697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
74321125697 A-1-1-Q1Runout, side A
74321125697 B-1-1- Q1Runout, Side B
The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M.It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day
Vinyl pressings
It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day
by The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesHouseDowntempoGarage HouseElectronic
It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day
6 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 5 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 07822-12485-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
07822-12485-1[Crossed Out]-DISC ONE SA SP1-DMM SP1-1Side A Runout Etched
07822-12485-1[Crossed Out]-DISC ONE -SB SP1-DMM SP1-1Side B Runout Etched
07822-12485-1[Crossed Out]-DISC TWO-SA SP1-DMM SP1-1Side C Runout Etched
07822-12485-1[Crossed Out]-DISC TWO SB-SP1-DMM SP1-1Side D Runout Etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista S.S. 1AD92 S.S. 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SS1- A1A Side Runout Hand Etched
SS1- B1B Side Runout Hand Etched
SS1- C1C Side Runout Hand Etched
SS1 -D1D Side Runout Hand Etched
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321 12314 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Mexico
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista RXT-1188
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- Arista 74321123141
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Arista 74321 12314 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Mexico | Arista RXT-1188First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Arista 74321123141First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK | Arista S.S. 1 / AD92 S.S. 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Arista 74321 125697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | Arista 07822-12485-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Arista ADP-252912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Arista 74321 125691 / Arista 74321 12569 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Arista 74321 12569 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Europe | Special Remix TSS12S-00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", Single Sided, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single Sided, White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Movin' The Crowd Mix)7:15
- A2It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Movin' The Beats)4:00
- BIt's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Palladium House Anthem 1)12:32
- CIt's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Palladium House Anthem II)12:58
- D1It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Dub House Mix III)6:17
- D2It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Deep House Instrumental)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2005.
When was It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Europe, Mexico and more. One of them is Arista 74321 125697.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 125697, 07822-12485-1, S.S. 1, 74321 12314 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 74321125697 A-1-1-Q1 and 74321125697 B-1-1- Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day 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.