India
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stateside NSPL 18552
- Format
- LP, Album
Carl DouglasKeep Pleasing Me
Vinyl pressings
Keep Pleasing Me
by Carl Douglas · 1977
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Keep Pleasing Me 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 Keep Pleasing Me
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | India | Stateside NSPL 18552First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Barbados | Pye Records NSPL 18552LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Pye Records 4.14-404-088LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18552LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pye Records PYA 20326LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Pye Records 25 855 OTLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Pye Records PYLP 87011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Pye Records SUX-98-YLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Pye Records PYC 18552LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18552LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Run Back
- A2Keep On Pleasing Me
- A3Stop Me Crying
- A4Preacher Man
- A5Lady Sadie
- A6Shame
- B1Back Street City Lights
- B2Love Ain't Something
- B3Stop
- B4Runaway Bus
- B5Peace Of Mind
- B6Fooling Around
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep Pleasing Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Keep Pleasing Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Keep Pleasing Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in India. One of them is Stateside NSPL 18552.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep Pleasing Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL 18552) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep Pleasing Me 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.
