UK
February 1, 1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68512
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Ali ThomsonTake A Little Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Take A Little Rhythm
by Ali Thomson · 1980
15 pressings7 countriesRock
Take A Little Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Take A Little Rhythm
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68512
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68512 A2
AMLH 68512 B2 OILY B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4803
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4803
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04803-A P2 • •Side A Runout - Etched
AM SP 04803-B P1 •Side B Runout - Etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4803
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04803-A . TSide 1 Runout variation etched
AM SP 04803-A T1. TSide 2 Runout variation etched
SI AM SP-04803-A S2 • •Side 1
SI AM SP-04803-B S2 • •Side 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4803
- Format
- LP, Album · y
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records L 37443 / A&M Records L-37,443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 68512First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | A&M Records SE-8492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68512First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68512First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Fools' Society4:25
- A2Take A Little Rhythm3:26
- A3Saturday Heartbreaker4:19
- A4We Were All In Love4:12
- A5African Queen4:55
- B1Live Every Minute3:45
- B2Jamie4:33
- B3Page By Page1:36
- B4The Hollywood Role4:18
- B5A Goodnight Song2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take A Little Rhythm are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Take A Little Rhythm are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Take A Little Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68512, released February 1, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Take A Little Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68512, SP-4803, L 37443, AMP-28001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take A Little Rhythm 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.