Vinyl pressings
by Third World · 1978
Now That We Found Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
ISD-8662-WAA-8162-S-MCA-I-1 STERLING ◈-P-◈Runout, Side A
ISD-8662-WAA-8163-MCA-I-2 STERLING ◈-P-◈Runout, Side B
WAA 8162 SPrinted on label, Side A
WAA 8163 SPrinted on label, Side B
WAA 8162 SA
WAA 8163 SB
0 SIDE I ISD-8662-WAA-8162-S-JW1#1 STERLINGVar 1 deadwax A
0 ISD-8662-WAA-8163-S-JW1#2 STERLINGVar 1 deadwax B
ISD-8662-WAA-8162-S-MCA-I-1 STERLING ◆-P-◆Runout A
ISD-8662-WAA-8163-MCA-I-2 STERLING ◆-P-◆Runout B
WAA 8162 SA
WAA 8163 SB
IPR 2017-ASide A Label
IPR 2017-BSide B Label
I-9 IPR 2017- A1 E.T. E.G. A SPIKEY SPECTACULARRunout Side A
I-9 IPR 2017- B1 E.G. E.T.Runout Side B
IPR 2017-2ALabel Side A
IPR 2017-2BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Island Records ISD-8662First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Island Records ISD-8662First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | France | Island Records 9199 900First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Cav Lip CVP 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Cav Lip CVP 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | Island Records 0105First year12", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records IPR 2017First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records IPR 2017-2First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records IPR 2017First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ISD 8662First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ISD 8662First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ISD 8662First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Toshiba EMI LPS95547", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Promo · Promo, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Island Records 600 036 / Island Records 600 036-21312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 9199 90012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 600 036 / Island Records 600 036-21312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
16 vinyl pressings of Now That We Found Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Island Records ISD 8662.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ISD 8662, IPR 2017, IPR 2017-2, ISD-8662) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ISD-8662-WAA-8162-S-MCA-I-1 STERLING ◈-P-◈ and ISD-8662-WAA-8163-MCA-I-2 STERLING ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
