US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AA-2Z8-3678-3 F/W NSSide A runout
P.I.R. AB-2Z8-3678-4 F/W NSSide B runout
Billy PaulBring The Family Back
Vinyl pressings
Bring The Family Back
by Billy Paul · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Bring The Family Back 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 Bring The Family Back
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3676-3 F/W NS PA Side Runout
P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3676-4 F/W NS PB Side Runout
ZS8 3676-3A Side Label
ZS8 3676-4B Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA-AF 2Z8 3678-3Label Side A
AA-AF 2Z8 3678-4Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3676
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
June 22, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 7456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 13 7456
- Format
- 12", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 66421First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 13 7456First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 7456First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 7456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3676First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3676First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 7456First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABring The Family Back3:29
- BIt's Critical3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bring The Family Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bring The Family Back are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bring The Family Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Philadelphia International Records 2Z8 3678.
How do I tell if my copy of Bring The Family Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2Z8 3678, ZS8 3676, S PIR 7456, S PIR 13 7456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AA-2Z8-3678-3 F/W NS and P.I.R. AB-2Z8-3678-4 F/W NS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bring The Family Back 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.
