US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34233-1A PSide A Stamped
P BL 34233-1A PSide A Stamped
AL 34233Side A Label
BL 34233Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
More Than Ever
by Blood, Sweat And Tears · 1976
18 pressings13 countriesFusionJazz-RockJazzRock
More Than Ever 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 More Than Ever
16 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Columbia PC 34233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 34233-1F 2TSide A Stamped
o P BL 34233-1B 1TSide B Stamped
AL 34233Side A Label
BL 34233Side B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 34233-1A S1 A6Runout A
o P BL 34233-1E S 1Runout B
AL 34233Label A
BL 34233Label B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34233
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34233-1ESide A (stamped)
PBL 34233-1CSide B (stamped)
PAL 34233-1D 1TSide A (stamped, except "1T" etched)
PBL 34233-1B 1TSide B (stamped, except "1T" etched)
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 81465CBS PC 34233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 81465 A1Runout side A
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234870
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX177553Side A Stamped
MX177554Side A Stamped
SBP 234870 (PC 34233)Side A Label
SBP 234870 (PC 34233)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 18 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 | Australia | CBS SBP 234870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | CBS 137956First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81465 / CBS S 81465First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Malaysia | Hallmark Records SHM 964First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 234870First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Singapore | CBS/Sony JJSL 30114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | CBS DAS 2216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS S 81465First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S 81465 / CBS PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia PC 34233LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Greece | CBS S 81465 / CBS CBS 81465LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1They6:26
- A2I Love You More Than Ever5:26
- A3Katy Bell4:27
- A4Sweet Sadie The Savior4:22
- B1Hollywood3:34
- B2You're The One4:54
- B3Heavy Blue5:24
- B4Saved By The Grace Of Your Love4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Than Ever are there?
18 vinyl pressings of More Than Ever are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was More Than Ever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34233.
How do I tell if my copy of More Than Ever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34233, S 81465, SBP 234870, 137956) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 34233-1A P and P BL 34233-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Than Ever 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.
