US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 3601 SA-1Side 1
RR 3601 SB-1Side 2
Al WilsonShow And Tell
Vinyl pressings
Show And Tell
by Al Wilson · 1973
27 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Show And Tell was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Show And Tell
18 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 3601-SA-1Runout, Side A, etched
RR 3601-SB-1Runout, Side B, etched
TMLRunout, stamped, both sides
RR 3601 SASide A Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1X RR 3601 SA-1 CZSide A etched
T 1X RR 3601 SB-1 DSide B etched
RR 3601 SA BWSide A label
RR 3601 SB BWSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601Ronco Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RR 3601 SA-1Runout Side A
RR 3601 SB-1Runout Side B
3601 SA BWLabel Side A
3601 SB BWLabel Side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RR 3601 SA TML BESTSide A etched
RR 3601 SB TML BESTSide B etched
RR 3601 (3601 SA)Side A label
RR 3601 (3601 SB)Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Rocky Road Records RR 3601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-95574Side 1
SW-2-95574Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Philippines | Rocky Road Records RR-3601 / Bell Records RR-3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Polydor 2310 320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601 / Ronco Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Rocky Road Records RR 3601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Reel RMLP9384LELP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Show And Tell3:28
- A2I'm Out To Get You3:39
- A3Queen Of The Ghetto2:53
- A4Touch And Go3:09
- A5My Song3:43
- A6Broken Home3:43
- B1What You See3:46
- B2Love Me Gentle, Love Me Blind4:00
- B3Moonlightin'3:40
- B4For Cryin' Out Loud3:37
- B5A Song For You5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Show And Tell are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Show And Tell are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.
When was Show And Tell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, New Zealand, Philippines and more. One of them is Rocky Road Records RR 3601.
How do I tell if my copy of Show And Tell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 3601, RR-3601, 2310 320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR 3601 SA-1 and RR 3601 SB-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Show And Tell 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.