US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS8 3621-3Label side A
ZS8 3621-4Label side B
Billy PaulLet 'Em In
Vinyl pressings
Let 'Em In
by Billy Paul · 1976
17 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Let 'Em In 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 Let 'Em In
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T AD-ZS8-3621-3 F/W MM TIEtched side A
T AC-ZS8-3621-4 TIII F/W MMEtched side B
AA-AF ZS8 3621-3Label side A
AA-AF ZS8 3621-4Label side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AE -ZS8 - 3621 -1 F/W ΔM sSide A runout, etched
AF- ZS8 - 3621 - 3 F/W ΔM SSSSide B runout, etched
AA-AF ZS8 3621-1Label A, mono
AA-AF ZS8 3621-3Label B, stereo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PS 1010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX178745 PS1010-1A side runout stamped
MX178746 PS1010-2B side runout stamped
MX178745A side label
MX178746B side label
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 1010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621First year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Brazil | Epic 663127", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 51437", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 51437", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR 5143 / Philadelphia International Records PIR S 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 4617457", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 51437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet 'Em In3:36
- BI Think I'll Stay Home Today6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let 'Em In are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Let 'Em In are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Let 'Em In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3621.
How do I tell if my copy of Let 'Em In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 3621, PS 1010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZS8 3621-3 and ZS8 3621-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let 'Em In 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.
