UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", Maxi-Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
2011080 A//2▽420 04Run-out side A
2011080 B//3▽420Run-out side B
Curtis MayfieldMove On Up
Vinyl pressings
Move On Up
by Curtis Mayfield · 1971
32 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Move On Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Move On Up
14 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · 4-prong
- Runout / matrix
2011080 A//3▽420Side A
2011080 B//4▽420Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
2011080 A//3∇420Runout A, stamped
2011080 B//4∇420Runout B, stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", Maxi-Single · Black Label, Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
2 011080 A // 6 ∇ 420A
2011080 B // 5 ∇ 420B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · 3 Prong centre Multi colour label
- Runout / matrix
2011080 A//3▽420
2011080 B//4▽420
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · 3 Prong Centre, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
2 011080 A // 3 ∇ 420A
2011080 B // 4 ∇ 420B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Buddah Records 2011 091First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Buddah Records 610.070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Buddah Records 610.070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Buddah Records 610.070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 080First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-0807", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 7", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
| 1971 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-080First year7", Maxi-Single | 7", Maxi-Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Off The Track Records JD-OTT 470 0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Serdisco 2011233212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Curtom 10112334 / Zafiro 101123347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Curtom 12 CUR 10112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Curtom 7 CUR 1017" | 7" |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Sequel Records NEET 1019 / Curtom NEET 101912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Custom Records CUR 912", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Curtom 12 CUR 10112", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Mode Serie MN 4077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOV12085 / Spinnin' Records MOV1208512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Radio Active Gold RAG 101A7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMove On Up
- B1Beautiful Brother Of Mine
- B2Give It Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Move On Up are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Move On Up are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 2024.
When was Move On Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, France, Germany. One of them is Buddah Records 2011-080.
How do I tell if my copy of Move On Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2011-080, 2011 091, 610.070, 2011 080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2011080 A//2▽420 04 and 2011080 B//3▽420. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Move On Up 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.
