US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX-780/2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Curtis MayfieldHis Early Years With The Impressions
Vinyl pressings
His Early Years With The Impressions
by Curtis Mayfield · 1973
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
His Early Years With The Impressions was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 His Early Years With The Impressions
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX-780/2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCX-780-A SG XSide A runout, etched
ABCX-780-B SGSide B runout, etched
ABCX-780-C SG XSide C runout, etched
ABCX-780-D SG XSide D runout, etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX-780/2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S I ABCX-780-A SG 1A A6Runout, Record 1, Side A
S I ABCX-780-D SG 1B A3Runout, Record 1, Side D
SI ABCX-780-B SG 1A A3Runout, Record 1, Side B
I S ABCX-780-C SG 1B A3Runout, Record 1, Side C
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX-780/2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Probe GTSP 201Probe 0C 192 ◦ 94288-9
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GTT 2011 AOn label - LP1 - Side 1
GTT 2011 BOn label - LP1 - Side 2
GTT 2012 AOn label - LP2 - Side 3
GTT 2012 BOn label - LP2 - Side 4
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCX-780/2
- 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Japan | Probe IPP-93083B / ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Probe GTSP 201 / Probe 0C 192 ◦ 94288-9First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | ABC Records ABCX-780/2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Europe | ABC Records 27206 ETLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | ABC Records 27206 ETLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Records TK-3025 / Mediterraneo TK-3025LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Gypsy Woman2:20
- A2Amen3:25
- A3It's All Right2:48
- A4Woman's Got Soul2:23
- A5We're Rolling On2:15
- B1Keep On Pushing2:30
- B2Never Let Me Go2:30
- B3Grow Closer Together2:12
- B4You Must Believe Me2:30
- B5Sad, Sad Girl And Boy2:40
- C1I'm So Proud2:48
- C2Talking About My Baby2:33
- C3I'm The One Who Loves You2:28
- C4Ridin' High2:25
- C5Emotions2:47
- D1People Get Ready2:37
- D2Can't Work No Longer2:21
- D3Sometimes I Wonder2:59
- D4Get Up And Move2:14
- D5We're A Winner2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of His Early Years With The Impressions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of His Early Years With The Impressions are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was His Early Years With The Impressions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is ABC Records ABCX-780/2.
How do I tell if my copy of His Early Years With The Impressions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCX-780/2, GTSP 201, IPP-93083B) 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 His Early Years With The Impressions 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.
