US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Gotta Groove
by Bar-Kays · 1969
17 pressings7 countriesFunk / Soul
Gotta Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Gotta Groove
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VOL-0059-1A A.I. G.C. TRunout Side 1 etched
VOL-0060-1B A.I. SS TRunout Side 2 etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6004Volt VOM-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VOL-0059-MONO-DJ-1 1 A1 SC TSide A runout
VOL-0060-MONO-DJ-1 1 A1 SC TSide B runout
VOL-0059Side A label
VOL-0060Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · White label black text - sample copy
- Runout / matrix
VOL-0059-1A AI JG PSide 1 runout
VOL-0060-1A AI JG PSide 2 runout
VOL-0059Side 1 label
VOL-0060Side 2 label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax SXATS 1009Stax 1E 062 ◦ 90388
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SXATS.1009ALabel - side A, in parentheses
SXATS.1009BLabel - side B, in parentheses
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Stax SKL-933461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Australia | Stax KL-33,461 / Stax VOS-6004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Stax VOS 6004First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Volt 523 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Stax VOS 6004 / Volt VOS 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Stax SXATS 1009 / Stax 1E 062 ◦ 90388First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS-6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS-6004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS 6004 / Volt VOS-6004LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS-6004 / Volt VOM-6004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS-6004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Volt VOS-6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Stax 2363 007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Stax STX 4130LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Craft Recordings CR00201 / Volt CR00201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9787 / Stax SR66-9787LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88051 / Bellaphon Records STX 88051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music) Part 12:53
- A2If This World Were Mine3:10
- A3In The Hole2:54
- A4Funky Thang3:09
- A5Jiving Around3:15
- A6Grab This Thing2:14
- B1Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music) Part 22:21
- B2Street Walker3:20
- B3Yesterday3:19
- B4Humpin'2:44
- B5Hey Jude6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gotta Groove are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Gotta Groove are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2019.
When was Gotta Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Volt VOS-6004.
How do I tell if my copy of Gotta Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOS-6004, SXATS 1009, SKL-933461, KL-33,461) 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 Gotta Groove 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.
