US
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A & M 2528 M2 (MR) △92303Side A runout
A & M 2529 M2 (MR) △92302Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Space Race / We're Gonna Make It
by Billy Preston · 1972
23 pressings14 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Space Race / We're Gonna Make It was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Space Race / We're Gonna Make It
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | A&M Records AM-1463First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-51047", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-14637", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | A&M Records AM-14637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Italy | A&M Records AM 450497", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | A&M Records SP-1327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | A&M Records SP-1327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 035 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 52747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Peru | A&M Records 01.09.1557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 10727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | A&M Records HS 994 / Hispavox HS 9947", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records 1463-S / A&M Records 14637", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | A&M Records AM-14637", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-14637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-14637", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ASpace Race3:21
- BWe're Gonna Make It3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Space Race / We're Gonna Make It are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Space Race / We're Gonna Make It are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Space Race / We're Gonna Make It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is A&M Records AM-1463.
How do I tell if my copy of Space Race / We're Gonna Make It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A & M 2528 M2 (MR) △92303 and A & M 2529 M2 (MR) △92302. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Space Race / We're Gonna Make It 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.
