Vinyl pressings
by Candi Staton · 1972
In The Ghetto / Sure As Sin was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
ZSSB 146224-1A FAS 9576 K-1318Runout, Side A
ZSSB 146225-1B FAS 9577 K-1319Runout, Side B
FAS-9576Label, Side A
FAS-9577Label, Side B
ZSSB 146224-1C FAS-576-1C TIIRunout, Side A, Etched
ZSSB 146225-1C FAS9577-1C TIIRunout, Side B, Etched
FAS-9576Label Side A
FAS-9577Label Side B
FAS-9576
FAS-9577
ZSSB 146224-1C FAS 9576 TI
ZSSB 146225-1C FAS 9577 TI
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-4755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | United Artists Records 8027First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | United Artists Records UP 35.403First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 403First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-93686First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-93686First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Fame 91000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35403First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Thailand | Not On Label (Candi Staton) 910007", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
20 vinyl pressings of In The Ghetto / Sure As Sin are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Fame 91000, released May 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 91000, UP 35403, UAK-4755, 8027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSSB 146224-1A FAS 9576 K-1318 and ZSSB 146225-1B FAS 9577 K-1319. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
