US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 1st Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB 884 ASSide A
NB 884 BSSide B
Vinyl pressings
Can't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)
by Donna Summer · 1977
68 pressings25 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Can't We Just Sit Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Can't We Just Sit Down
60 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 25 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NB 884 ASA-Side Label
NB 884 BSB-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NB-884-ASRun-out area A side
NB-884-BSRun-out area B side
NB 884 ASA side label
NB 884 BSB side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NB-884-AS CTH-S [flower] AZSide A - Handwritten
NB-884-BS CTH 5 AZ [flower]Side B - Handwritten
NB 884 ASSide A Label
NB 884 BSSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-884-BS CTH 5 AZ Flower TIIIIEtched Runout, Side A
NB-884-AS-CTH-5 AZ Flower TIIEtched Runout, Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NB-884-AS CP2 AZ ❀ pRunout A side etched
NB-884-BS CP2 AZ ❀ BKG pRunout B side etched
NB 884 ASLabel A side
NB 884 BSLabel B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 68 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Casablanca NB-884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Austria | Atlantic ATL 10 963First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Casablanca NB 884First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Casablanca NB 884XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Denmark | Casablanca 6C 006-9916 / Casablanca 006-99196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ecuador | Casablanca 45-28510First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 10.958 / Atlantic 10958First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 10 958 / Atlantic 10.958First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Casablanca BF 18578First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL10 963First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 501 / Casablanca CA 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Casablanca NB 884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Casablanca NB 884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-25427", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | GTO GT 1007", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Casablanca NB 8847", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACan't We Just Sit Down (And Talk It Over)3:56
- BI Feel Love5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't We Just Sit Down are there?
68 vinyl pressings of Can't We Just Sit Down are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Can't We Just Sit Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 884.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't We Just Sit Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 884, NB 884 DJ, GT 100, ATL 10 963) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB 884 AS and NB 884 BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't We Just Sit Down 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.
