Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4C006-60012
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Brick House
by Commodores · 1976
31 pressings14 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Brick House 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 Brick House
5 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Guatemala
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1425 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1425F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Peru
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 60.007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Venezuela
1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown 45-13.684
- 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 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Motown 4C006-60012First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Guatemala | Motown M-1425 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Motown M 1425FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Peru | Tamla Motown 60.007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown 45-13.684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown MCS-0407", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Motown MCS-0407", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M30000 D112" | 12" |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M 1425F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Tamla M 30000-D112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Motown M 1425F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Tamla Motown 45-290537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Tamla Motown 45-290537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 006 - 600.127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 006 600127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-25687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Motown M 00007D112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Motown M-00007D1 / Motown M 00007D112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABrick House6:11
- BBrick House6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brick House are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Brick House are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Brick House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, Guatemala, Jamaica, Peru and more. One of them is Motown 4C006-60012.
How do I tell if my copy of Brick House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4C006-60012, M-1425 F, M 1425F, 60.007) 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 Brick House 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.
