US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6219Polydor 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-2 ⊳ P⊲--1-6219-AS-K -MASTERDISK-BKRunout A
A-2 ⊳ P⊲--1-6219-BS-K -MASTERDISK-BKRunout B
Alicia BridgesPlay It As It Lays
Vinyl pressings
Play It As It Lays
by Alicia Bridges · 1979
14 pressings9 countriesDowntempoSoulDiscoElectronic
Play It As It Lays was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Play It As It Lays
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6219Polydor 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6219Polydor 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6219-AS-PRC-C-1-1 MASTERDISK-BKA Side Runout
PD-1-6219-BS-PRC-C-2-1-11 MASTERDISK-BKB Side Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6219Polydor 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6219Polydor 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 415BGO Records 2391 415
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australasia | Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1284First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2391 415 / BGO Records 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219 / Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219 / Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219 / Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219 / Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6219 / Polydor 2391 415First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16329 / Polydor 2391 415LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rex The Robot3:45
- A2Learned To Dance Too Soon3:50
- A3So Cozy4:27
- A4What Would You Do If Your Heart Stopped Beating Tonight ?3:28
- A5Starchild3:41
- B1Under The Cover Of Darkness3:43
- B2California Sunset4:18
- B3Play It As It Lays4:10
- B4Cheap Affairs5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play It As It Lays are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Play It As It Lays are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Play It As It Lays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6219.
How do I tell if my copy of Play It As It Lays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6219, 2391 415, MPF 1284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2 ⊳ P⊲--1-6219-AS-K -MASTERDISK-BK and A-2 ⊳ P⊲--1-6219-BS-K -MASTERDISK-BK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play It As It Lays 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.
