US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HLP 6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HLP 6009-A TML-MRunout A
HLP 6009-B TML-MRunout B
HLP 6009-ALabel A
HLP 6009-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Truth N' Time
by Al Green · 1978
17 pressings10 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Truth N' Time 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Truth N' Time
12 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HLP 6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HLP 6009-A TML-MRunout A
HLP 6009-B TML-MRunout B
HLP 6009 ALabel A
HLP 6009 BLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records HLP 6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HLP 6009-A TML-MSide A
HLP 6009-B TML-MSide B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cream HLP 6009
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HLP 6009-A FH 21/2Side A
HLP 6009-B FH 21/2Side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records 9357-6009
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR. 8535
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Cream HLP 6009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Hi Records 9357-6009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Cream CR. 8535First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Cream INT 148.105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Hi Records CRI 17005 / Cream CRI 17005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Hi Records VIP-6607First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Hi Records VIP-6607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Cream CRAT 6009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Hi Records HLP 6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Hi Records HLP 6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Hi Records HLP 6009First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Hi Records LPS-99.094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Cream 3.48-404-005LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Motown 5317ML / Hi Records 5317MLLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Capitol Records 73610LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown 5317MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown 5317ML / Hi Records 5317MLLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Blow Me Down3:08
- A2Lo And Behold3:12
- A3Wait Here2:41
- A4To Sir With Love4:05
- B1Truth N' Time3:41
- B2King Of All2:30
- B3Say A Little Prayer2:12
- B4Happy Days5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Truth N' Time are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Truth N' Time are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 2006.
When was Truth N' Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Hi Records HLP 6009.
How do I tell if my copy of Truth N' Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HLP 6009, 9357-6009, CR. 8535, INT 148.105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HLP 6009-A TML-M and HLP 6009-B TML-M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Truth N' Time 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.
