UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 25
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12MULTY 25 A1Side A runout
12MULTY 25 B1Side B runout
TJRJust Gets Better
Vinyl pressings
Just Gets Better
by TJR · 1997
11 pressings2 countriesUK GarageElectronic
Just Gets Better was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Just Gets Better
7 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- Catch CAT 12009
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
CAT 12 009 - A1 PR-MRunout A-side etched
CAT 12 009 - B1 PR-MRunout B-side etched
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTYA
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 25PX
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 25P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Catch CAT 12009
- Format
- 12", White Label, Limited Edition, Promo
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.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Spain | Tribute TRIBUMX013First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 25First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Catch CAT 12009First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 25PXFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 25PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Catch CAT 12009First year12", White Label, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", White Label, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTYAFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1997 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 25P12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 65PX12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 65P12" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 65PY12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJust Gets Better (North Menn Club Vocal Mix)
- B1Just Gets Better (T.J.R. Dub)
- B2Just Gets Better (T.J.R. Classic Vocal)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Gets Better are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Just Gets Better are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1997 and 2000.
When was Just Gets Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, Spain. One of them is Multiply Records 12MULTY 25.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Gets Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12MULTY 25, CAT 12009, 12MULTYA, 12MULTY 25PX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12MULTY 25 A1 and 12MULTY 25 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Gets Better 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.