US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB-4170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB-4170-SAA Side Label
AB-4170-SBB Side Label
Eddie KendricksVintage '78
Vinyl pressings
Vintage '78
by Eddie Kendricks · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Vintage '78 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Vintage '78
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A̷B̷7̷0̷ 1S AB 4170 SA-̷1̷A̷ 1D FWCS A1A Side runout
1 AB 4170 SB-1B FWCS A4B Side runout
AB 4170 SAA Side Label
AB 4170 SBB Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB-4170
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1040
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista 31C 064 60637
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB-4170Arista AB 4170
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Arista 31C 064 60637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Arista AB-4170 / Arista AB 4170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-60637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Arista AB 4170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Arista 5N 058-60637 / Arista 5N 058N-60637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Arista SPART 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB-4170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4170LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB-4170First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Arista AB 4170LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista AB 4170LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1How's Your Love Life Baby4:09
- A2The Best Of Strangers Now3:49
- A3Don't Underestimate The Power Of Love4:26
- A4Ain't No Smoke Without Fire5:58
- A5If It Takes All Night4:09
- B1One Of The Poorest People4:14
- B2Whip4:00
- B3Your Wish Is My Command4:07
- B4Maybe I'm A Fool To Love You4:02
- B5Love, Love, Love2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vintage '78 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Vintage '78 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Vintage '78 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AB-4170.
How do I tell if my copy of Vintage '78 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-4170, AB 4170, SPART 1040, 31C 064 60637) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB-4170-SA and AB-4170-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vintage '78 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.
