US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Charger Records CRG-115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CR. 2049 HSide A runout, stamped
CR. 2050 HSide B runout, stamped
(CR-2049)Side A label
(CR-2050)Side B label
Dobie GrayOut On The Floor
Vinyl pressings
Out On The Floor
by Dobie Gray · 1966
13 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Out On The Floor was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Out On The Floor
2 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Charger Records CH 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CR.2049 -1 A1 R HSide A runout, stamped
CR.2050 -1 A1 R HSide B runout, stamped
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Charger Records CRG-115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Charger Records CH 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Soul Sounds SS 10307", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | US | Charger Records CRG-1157", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | South Africa | Bullet B 417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Destiny DS 10017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Destiny DS 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Inferno Soul Club BURN 27", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Inferno Soul Club UK BURN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1983 | UK | Inferno Soul Club UK BURN 2 / Inferno Soul Club Burn 27", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo 8943X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | North NORW/1027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Inferno Soul Club UK BURN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- AOut On The Floor2:45
- BNo Room To Cry2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out On The Floor are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Out On The Floor are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1983.
When was Out On The Floor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Charger Records CRG-115.
How do I tell if my copy of Out On The Floor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRG-115, CH 115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR. 2049 H and CR. 2050 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Out On The Floor 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.
