US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3754Mercury SRM 1-3754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3754-ASide A label
SRM-1-3754-BSide B label
Con Funk ShunCandy
Vinyl pressings
Candy
by Con Funk Shun · 1979
13 pressings4 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Candy was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Candy
13 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Phonogram
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3754-A Ⓟ1979Side A runout
SRM-1-3754-B Ⓟ1979Side B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3754Mercury SRM 1-3754
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - Richmond Pressing,Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3754-A-PR-3 -I-I KENDUN-C 𝒜 PRC 376Side A Runout
SRM-1-3754-B-PR-3 -I-II KENDUN-C 𝒜 PRC 376Side B Runout
SRM-1-3754 ASide A Label
SRM-1-3754 BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3754Mercury SRM 1-3754
- Format
- LP, Album · 27, Alshire Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-3754-A-13 KENDUN-C fi 396A-Side Runout Etching
SRM-3754-B- 14 KENDUN-C fi 396B-Side Runout Etching
SRM-1-3754-ASide A Label
SRM-1-3754-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3754Mercury SRM 1-3754
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3754-A-CT-1Side A runout
SRM-1-3754-B-CT-2Side B runout
SRM-1-3754-ASide A label
SRM-1-3754-BSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3754Mercury SRM 1-3754
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Record Club
- Runout / matrix
A1 R-144252A-1 1Runout side A
B1 R-144252B-1 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 9111 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 9111 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Mercury / PhonogramFirst yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3754 / Mercury SRM 1-3754First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fire When Ready1:43
- A2Chase Me5:39
- A3Not Ready5:16
- A4Da Lady3:51
- B1Candy5:13
- B2(Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind6:08
- B3Main Slice4:11
- B4Images2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Candy are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Candy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Japan, Netherlands, Scandinavia. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-3754.
How do I tell if my copy of Candy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-3754, RJ-7618, 9111 023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-3754-A and SRM-1-3754-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Candy 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.