France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 25005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Etta JamesAll The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy
Vinyl pressings
All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy
by Etta James · 1973
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CH 2984A Label
CH 2988B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CH 2984 MSA-side Runout ("MS" or "SW")
CH 2988 MSA-side Runout ("MS" or "SW")
CH 2984A-side Label
CH 2988B-side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p CH 2984A-Side Runout Etching
p CH 2988B-Side Runout Etching
CH 2984A-Side Label
CH 2988B-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 2144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CH-2984-MEMono Side RUnout
CH 2984Stereo Side Runout
CH 2984-MEMono Side Label
CH 2984Stereo Side Label
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH-108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Chess CH-108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Chess 1033-2144First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Chess 1033-2144 / GRT Of Canada Ltd. 1033-2144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | France | Chess CH 25005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Chess 6145 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Chess 6145 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | US | Chess CH 2144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Chess CH 2144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Chess CH 2144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Chess CH 2144First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Chess CH 5017", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAll The Way Down5:34
- BLay Back Daddy2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chess CH 25005.
How do I tell if my copy of All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 25005, CH 2144, CH-108, 1033-2144) 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 All The Way Down / Lay Back Daddy 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.
