US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Motion
by Allen Toussaint · 1978
17 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Motion 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 Motion
15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3142 LW1 2 *Side A runout
BSK-2-3142 LW2 - *Side B runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3142 WW1 ─◁Side A runout
BSK-2-3142 WW1 ─◁Side B runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3142 JW3 #1A Side Deadwax (Etched), Variant 1
BSK-1-3142 JW2 #1B Side Deadwax (Etched), Variant 1
BSK-1-3142 JW2 #1A Side Deadwax (Etched), Variant 2
BSK-1-3142 JW1 #1B Side Deadwax (Etched), Variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56473
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2-1 K56473 - A2 - IS E.G.
S-2 K56473 - B2 - IS E.G.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 473First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10509WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10509WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC1371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 473 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Night People4:16
- A2Just A Kiss Away4:08
- A3With You In Mind3:42
- A4Lover Of Love3:14
- A5To Be With You3:25
- B1Motion6:01
- B2Viva La Money3:31
- B3Declaration Of Love4:37
- B4Happiness3:25
- B5The Optimism Blues3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motion are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Motion are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Motion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BSK 3142.
How do I tell if my copy of Motion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSK 3142, K 56473, WB 56 473, P-10509W) 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 Motion 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.
