US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4030
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ↔ SRM-1-4030 AS HRM-1Side 1
A-1 ↔ SRM-1-4030 BS HRMSide 2
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Vinyl pressings
7
by Con Funk Shun · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
7 was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 7
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4030
- Format
- LP, Album · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4030AS-PW-1 PRA-Side Runout Etching
SRM-1-4030 BS PW-1B-Side Runout Etching
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4030
- Format
- LP, Album · 26 - PRC Compton Pressing
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-4030
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-4030 AS PRC-C-1-1-111Side 1 Variant
SRM-1-4030 BS PRC-R-1-1-1Side B Variant
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 25PP-47
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6337 209
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6337 209 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1981 670 111 06
6337 209 2Y 1 Ⓟ 1981 670 112 06
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-47First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-47 / Mercury SRM-1-4030First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6337 209First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mercury SRM-1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6337 209LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 656.022LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bad Lady4:09
- A2I'll Get You Back5:12
- A3Body Lovers4:40
- A4Promise You Love7:34
- B1If You're In Need Of Love6:35
- B2Straight From The Heart4:39
- B3A Song For You5:00
- B4California 14:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 7 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 7 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was 7 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-4030.
How do I tell if my copy of 7 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-4030, 25PP-47, 6337 209, STAR 5233) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-1 ↔ SRM-1-4030 AS HRM-1 and A-1 ↔ SRM-1-4030 BS HRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 7 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.