Vinyl pressings
by Aretha Franklin · 1970
Don't Play That Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
2091027 A ∇ 2 1 1 1Side A runout - variant 1
2091027 B ∇ 2 1 1 4Side B runout - variant 1
2091027 A ▽ 2 1 1 2Side A runout - variant 2
2091027 B ▽ 2 1 1 2Side B runout - variant 2
2091027 A ∇ 2 1 1 1A Side Runout
2091027 B ∇ 2 1 1 5B Side Runout
2091 027AA Side Label
2091027 A ∇ 2 1 1 1 9Side A runout, stamped
2091027 B ∇ 2 1 1 1Side B runout, stamped
2091-027 ASide A label, inverted
2091-027 BSide B label, inverted
2091027 A ∇ 2A Side Runout
2091027 B ∇ 2B Side Runout
2091-027 AA Side Label, Inverted
2091-027 BB Side Label, Inverted
2091027 A ∇ 1A Side Runout
2091027 B ∇ 1B Side Runout
2091027 AA Side Label, Inverted
2091027 BB Side Label, Inverted
2091027 A ∇ 2 1 1 2A Side Runout
2091027 B ∇ 2 1 1 5B Side Runout
2091 027AA Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 650.209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Atlantic ATL-NP 03169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Norway | Atlantic ATL 70.455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 517First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Atlantic H 622 / Hispavox H - 622First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Turkey | Atlantic 70510 / Atlantic 70 510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091 027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1970 | UK | Atlantic 2091-027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Play That Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, France, Italy, Norway and more. One of them is Atlantic 2091-027, released July 31, 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2091-027, 2091 027, 650.209, ATL-NP 03169) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2091027 A ∇ 2 1 1 1 and 2091027 B ∇ 2 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
