UK
August 22, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records SAPCOR 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAPCOR 9 A-3 P 1Stamped A
SAPCOR 9 B-3 O 1Stamped B
SAPCOR 9ALabel A
SAPCOR 9BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
That's The Way God Planned It
by Billy Preston · 1969
23 pressings15 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
That's The Way God Planned It was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 That's The Way God Planned It
15 pressings came out in 1969, 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
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records ST-3359
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-3359-F-4 ✲Runout A side
ST-2-3359-F-4 ✲Runout B side
ST 1-3359Side A label
ST 2-3359Side B label
US
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records ST-3359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-3359-F-1 /IAM\Runout A etch, IAM stamp [Var 1]
ST-2-3359-F-1 /IAM\Runout B etch, IAM stamp [Var 1]
ST1-3359-F2 /IAM\Runout A etch, IAM stamp [Var 2]
ST2-3359-F1 /IAM\Runout B etch, IAM stamp [Var 2]
US
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records ST-3359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-3359-B6 #2 0Var. 1: Side A runout
ST-2-3359-B6 #2 0Var. 1: Side B runout
ST1 3359 B6 #3 0Var. 2: Side A runout
ST2 3359 B6 #2 0Var. 2: Side B runout
US
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records ST 3359Apple Records ST-3359
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-3359-H7 ─◁Runout A
ST-2-3359-F7 ─◁Runout B
ST 1-3359Label A
ST 2-3359Label B
US
September 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records ST-3359
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STI 3359 A5 0Side A runout
ST2 3359-B6 #2 0B runout
(ST 1-3359)Side A label
(ST 2-3359 )Side B label
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Apple Records SAPCOR 9First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Apple Records 2 C 062-90.543First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Apple Records SAPCOR 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP-8813First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Japan | Apple Records AP-8813First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Mexico | Apple Records SLEM-184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Apple Records SAPCOR 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Apple Records SAPCOR 9 / Apple Records SAPCOR.9First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Apple Records SAPCOR 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records ST 3359 / Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Apple Records ST-3359First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Uruguay | Apple Records SAPL 30507LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Venezuela | Apple Records SAPCOR 9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Apple Records ST 3359 / Apple Records ST-3359LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Apple Records ST 3359 / Apple Records ST-3359LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Apple Records 164 7 97790 1 / Apple Records SAPCOR 9LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Apple Records SAPCOR 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Dark Horse Records DH 0057 / BMG 964192761LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Apple Records 1 C062-90 543LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Do What You Want3:44
- A2I Want To Thank You3:12
- A3Everything's All Right2:44
- A4She Belongs To Me4:09
- A5It Doesn't Matter2:41
- A6Morning Star3:20
- B1Hey Brother2:34
- B2What About You2:10
- B3Let Us All Get Together Right Now4:06
- B4This Is It2:45
- B5Keep It To Yourself2:47
- B6That's The Way God Planned It5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's The Way God Planned It are there?
23 vinyl pressings of That's The Way God Planned It are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was That's The Way God Planned It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Apple Records SAPCOR 9, released August 22, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of That's The Way God Planned It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAPCOR 9, ST-3359, ST 3359, 2 C 062-90.543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAPCOR 9 A-3 P 1 and SAPCOR 9 B-3 O 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's The Way God Planned 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.
