Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 23045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
September
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1977
37 pressings21 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
September 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 September
2 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Costa Rica
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12024
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Columbia 23045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | CBS 12024First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 340287", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia 3-108547", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia 3-108547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Chile | CBS 11284 / Discos CBS 112847", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Colombia | CBS 434617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 6922 / CBS 69227", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6922 / CBS CBS 69227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6922 / CBS CBS 69227", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 69227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 2807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony YAPN 3112", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | CBS 80977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS BA 4619307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS G 0077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASeptember3:37
- BCan't Hide Love4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of September are there?
37 vinyl pressings of September are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was September first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Argentina, Costa Rica. One of them is Columbia 23045.
How do I tell if my copy of September is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23045, 12024) 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 September 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.
