US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STX 4106-A-1
STX 4106-B-1
Bar-KaysMoney Talks
Vinyl pressings
Money Talks
by Bar-Kays 路 1978
15 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Money Talks 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 Money Talks
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STX-4106-A SPSide 1 label
STX-4106-B SPSide 2 label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album 路 Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI ST饾殏潭X4106 A-1 KENDUN-C BSide A runout
TI ST饾殏潭X4106 B-1 KENDUN-D C B 1Side B runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STS-4106-A IA KENDUN-C fSide 1 label
STS-4106-B IB KENDUN-C fSide 2 label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album 路 Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S ST饾殏潭X4106-A 1A KENDUN-C B 7Side A Etched [KENDUN-C Stamped]
1S ST饾殏潭X4106-B-1A KENDUN-D fSide B Etched [KENDUN-D Stamped]
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-4106
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Stax L36825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Stax 9194-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Stax STX 88036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Stax STX 3023First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4106First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Stax STX-4002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Stax STX 3023 / Stax 0C 054-62 221LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Stax SXE 023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Stax SXE 023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Stax CR00325LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo 路 Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo 路 Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Holy Ghost3:56
- A2Feelin' Alright4:56
- A3Monster6:50
- B1Money Talks6:51
- B2Mean Mistreater5:45
- B3Holy Ghost (Reborn)6:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Money Talks are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Money Talks are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
When was Money Talks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Stax STX-4106.
How do I tell if my copy of Money Talks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STX-4106, STX 3023, L36825, 9194-4106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STX 4106-A-1 and STX 4106-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Money Talks 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.
