France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6198 104 1Label side A
6198 104 2Label side B
Claudja BarrySweet Dynamite / Do It Again
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again
by Claudja Barry · 1976
19 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6837 339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6004 515
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6079. 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6079-300A-1L 1ASide A, stamped runout
6079-300B-1L 1ASide B, stamped runout
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6198 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | Philips 6004 515First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6079. 300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6198 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Philips 6837 339First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 6198 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Philips 6198 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 6079 301 / Philips 6079301First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips AS 5000 352First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds D. 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Philips SFL-2125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Philips 302247", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Salsoul Records SR-50487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 6198 1687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12D-203212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SZ-20237", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Italy | Salsoul Records 12D-203212", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury 6198 1687", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASweet Dynamite
- BDo It Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1976 and 2012.
When was Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, Brazil, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Philips 6198 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6198 104, 6837 339, 6004 515, 6079. 300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6198 104 1 and 6198 104 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Dynamite / Do It Again 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.
