UK
January 21, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG 80 A2 BRunout stamped side A
MAG 80 B1 CRunout stamped side B
BrendonGimme Some
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Some
by Brendon · 1977
13 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Gimme Some was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Gimme Some
13 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
January 21, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
MAG 80 A2
MAG 80 B1
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 4C 006-98859
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ecuador
1977- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 102-0081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 49800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Magnet 4C 006-98859First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Odeon 102-0081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Magnet MAG 49800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Magnet 1C 006-98 859 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 859First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Magnet 1C 006-98 859 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 859First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Magnet NG 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Magnet MAG 80First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-98.859First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Turkey | West W 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 80First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Magnet MAG 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Magnet MAG-11382First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGimme Some3:45
- BChanging My Life Won't Do3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Some are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Gimme Some are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Gimme Some first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Belgium, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 80, released January 21, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Some is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 80, 4C 006-98859, 102-0081, MAG 49800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG 80 A2 B and MAG 80 B1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme Some 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.