US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3667 JW1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side A
BSK-2-3667-RE-1 JW1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away
by Bootsy Collins · 1982
17 pressings9 countriesP.FunkFunk / Soul
The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away
15 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3667 WW2 #2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side A, etched/stamped
BSK-2-3667-RE1 WW1 #6 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout side B, etched/stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3667 LW2 • ٭ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side A, etched / stamped, variant 1
BSK-2-3667-RE-1 LW1 • ٭ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side B, etched / stamped, variant 1
BSK-1-3667 LW1• 3 * MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side A, variant 2
BSK-2-3667-RE-1 1 LW1• * MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3667 LW2 • ٭ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side A
BSK-2-3667-RE-1 LW2 • MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyRunout Side B
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 26.073
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
26.073-ALabel side A
26.073-BLabel side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 56 998Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 998
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 56 998 A 3Side 1 Label
R/S Alsdorf 56 998 B4Side 2 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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 26.073First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 998 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 923 667-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 998 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 998First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 56998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 56998First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11174First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Sweden | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 998 / Warner Bros. Records WB K 56 998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK & Europe | Warner Bros. Records K 56 998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3262 / Warner Records MOVLP3262LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 923 667-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)4:32
- A2Landshark (Just When You Thought It Was Safe)4:03
- A3Countracula (This One's For You)3:14
- A4#1 Funkateer3:26
- A5Excon (Of Love)5:22
- B1So Nice You Name Him Twice3:50
- B2What's W-R-O-N-G Radio4:04
- B3Music To Smile By4:15
- B4Play On Playboy3:20
- B5Take A Lickin' And Keep On Kickin'4:20
- B6The Funky Funktioneer0:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Brazil, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BSK 3667.
How do I tell if my copy of The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSK 3667, 26.073, WB 56 998, 923 667-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BSK-1-3667 JW1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally and BSK-2-3667-RE-1 JW1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The One Giveth, The Count Taketh Away 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.