US
September 5, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2754
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
Aretha FranklinTake A Look
Vinyl pressings
Take A Look
by Aretha Franklin · 1967
15 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Take A Look was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Look
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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
September 5, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9554
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9554
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM119152-1E 1 .. P D1Side A runout, variant 1
XSM119153-1D 1 P D1Side B runout, variant 1
XSM119152-1D 1 o P D 4Side A runout, variant 2
XSM119153-1D 1 P D 3 N oSide B runout, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9554
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM119152-1B 2 T A6Side A runout
➀ XC XSM119153-1B 1 T C1Side B runout
XSM 119152Side A label
XSM 119153Side B label
Canada
September 5, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9554
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM19152-1D C
XSM119153-1D G B
Canada
September 5, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2754
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9554First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9554First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9554First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CL 2754First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473451First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2754First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9554First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | CBS S 63152LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS S 63152LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Columbia Special Products C 10589LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia Special Products C 10592LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products C 11212LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia LE 10101LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products C 10605LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS Columbia CL-2544LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Lee Cross
- A2Operation Heartbreak
- A3Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home
- A4I'll Keep On Smiling
- A5I Won't Cry Anymore
- B1Take A Look
- B2Won't Be Long
- B3Until You Were Gone
- B4Blue Holiday
- B5Follow Your Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take A Look are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Take A Look are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1973.
When was Take A Look first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia CL 2754, released September 5, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Take A Look is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 2754, CS 9554, SBP 473451) 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 Look 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.
