US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Alston Records 4402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Explosion
by Betty Wright · 1976
16 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Explosion was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Explosion
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Alston Records 4402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALS-4402-A STERLINGSide A Runout
ALS-4402-B STERLINGSide B Runout
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RS 1063
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
RS. 1063 - A - 1E. W A1 ESide A, runout, etched
RS - 1063 - B - 1E. W A1 BSide B, runout, etched
RS 1063 ASide A. label number
RS 1063 BSide B. label number
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVS-4382
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA DXL1-4016Alston Records DXL1-4016
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor DXL1 4016
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DXL1 4016 ASide 1
DXL1 4016 BSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA DXL1-4016 / Alston Records DXL1-4016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor DXL1 4016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor DXL 1-4016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | RCA DXL1 4016 / RCA Victor DXL1 4016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | RCA DXL1 4016 / RCA Victor DXL1 4016First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Philippines | RCA Victor DXL 1-4016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor DXL1-4016First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor DXL1-4016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Turkey | RCA LP-4402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS 1063First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Alston Records 4402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Alston Records 4402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237121LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | RCA Victor XL-14016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Open The Door To Your Heart4:35
- A2Do Right Girl4:20
- A3I Think I'd Better Think About It3:10
- A4Smother Me With Your Love2:50
- A5Don't Forget To Say I Love You Today4:45
- B1Keep Feelin'4:50
- B2Rock On Baby, Rock On3:08
- B3If I Ever Do Wrong4:32
- B4Bluesville2:35
- B5Life4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Explosion are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Explosion are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Explosion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Alston Records 4402.
How do I tell if my copy of Explosion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4402, RS 1063, AVS-4382, DXL1-4016) 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 Explosion 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.
