US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Beverly Glen Music BG-10003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BG 1003AS2 BG 10003 A S2 M PEtched A
<etched out> BG 1003BS1</> BG 10003 B S1 M PEtched B
BG-10003-ALabel A
BG-10003-BLabel B
Bobby WomackThe Poet II
Vinyl pressings
The Poet II
by Bobby Womack · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
The Poet II was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Poet II
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Beverly Glen Music BG 10003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BG-10003AS' 7NSide A, etched
BG-10003BS gyNSide B, etched
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown BG 10003
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown BC 10003Motown BG 10003
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown BG 10003
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZL72205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1053 A-1/84 S III GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
DM B-1053 B-1/84 S III GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
DM B-1053 A-2/84 S III GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
DM B-1053 B-2/84 S II GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Motown SLIN 3537First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown BG 10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown BC 10003 / Motown BG 10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown BG 10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Motown ZL72205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIL-6113First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Beverly Glen Music SPLI-60137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Beverly Glen Music BG-10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Beverly Glen Music BG 10003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | ABKCO 8790-1 / Beverly Glen Music 8790-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Unknown | ABKCO 8790-1 / Beverly Glen Music 8790-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Love Has Finally Come At Last5:34
- A2It Takes A Lot Of Strength To Say Goodbye3:49
- A3Through The Eyes Of A Child5:13
- A4Surprise Surprise3:36
- A5Tryin' To Get Over You4:12
- B1Tell Me Why6:02
- B2Who's Foolin' Who4:02
- B3I Wish I Had Someone To Come Home To3:45
- B4American Dream4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Poet II are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Poet II are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2021.
When was The Poet II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Beverly Glen Music BG-10003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Poet II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BG-10003, BG 10003, BC 10003, ZL72205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG 1003AS2 BG 10003 A S2 M P and <etched out> BG 1003BS1</> BG 10003 B S1 M P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Poet II 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.
