US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 39579
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 39579 G/H <B-AP> PRunout side A
BL-39579 G/F (AP-D) PRunout side B
AL 39579Label side A
BL 39579Label side B
ChicagoTake Me Back To Chicago
Vinyl pressings
Take Me Back To Chicago
by Chicago · 1985
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockBlues
Take Me Back To Chicago was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Take Me Back To Chicago
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8046
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26172
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26172
- Format
- LP, Compilation
New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 8046
- Format
- LP, Compilation
South Africa
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 40068
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS SBP 8046First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBS 26172First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 26172First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 8046First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Columbia COL 40068First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS S 26172First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Columbia PC 39579First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10501First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS CBS 450085 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 450085 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 26172LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Listen3:22
- A2Free2:15
- A3Thunder And Lightning3:32
- A4Lowdown3:34
- A5I'm A Man7:40
- B1aPrelude (Little One)6:40
- B1bLittle One
- B2You Are On My Mind3:20
- B3Take Me Back To Chicago5:16
- B4Mongonucleosis3:21
- B5Harry Truman3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me Back To Chicago are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Take Me Back To Chicago are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Take Me Back To Chicago first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is Columbia PC 39579.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me Back To Chicago is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 39579, SBP 8046, CBS 26172, COL 40068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 39579 G/H <B-AP> P and BL-39579 G/F (AP-D) P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me Back To Chicago 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.
