US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4764
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Atlantic StarrStraight To The Point
Vinyl pressings
Straight To The Point
by Atlantic Starr · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Straight To The Point 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 Straight To The Point
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
- A&M Records SP 4764
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64764
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64764
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 36946
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX 54245
SMX 54246
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4764
- 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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records L 36946First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64764 / A&M Records SP 4764First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6053First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Philippines | A&M Records SP 4764First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64764First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP 4764First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP 4764First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | A&M Records AMS- 5064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Zimbabwe | A&M Records AMLS 64764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP 4764LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1(Let's) Rock 'N' Roll7:30
- A2Kissin' Power6:23
- A3Let The Spirit Move Ya5:08
- B1Straight To The Point4:45
- B2Bullseye3:15
- B3What'cha Feel Inside3:39
- B4Fallin' In Love With You3:29
- B5Losin' You5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight To The Point are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Straight To The Point are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Straight To The Point first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP 4764.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight To The Point is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 4764, AMLH 64764, L 36946, AMP-6053) 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 Straight To The Point 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.
