US
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-2370-AS SM-1 AZ❀ ssssRunout Side A, etched
M-2370-BS SM-1 AZ ssssRunout Side B, etched
Faith, Hope & CharityDon't Pity Me
Vinyl pressings
Don't Pity Me
by Faith, Hope & Charity · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Don't Pity Me 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 Don't Pity Me
10 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
- 20th Century Fox Records M-2370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
M-2370-AS AZSide A, Etched
M-2370-BS AZSide B, Etched
PBoth Sides, Stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TC-2370-A- TX2Runout Side A, etched
TC-2370-B- TXRunout Side B, etched
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records 6162 137
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | 20th Century Fox Records SG 676First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | 20th Century Fox Records 6162 137First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | King Records CM-163First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | 20th Century Fox Records 6162 137First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | 20th Century Fox Records 02.1339/1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records M-2370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ADon't Pity Me (Mono)
- BDon't Pity Me (Stereo)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Pity Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Pity Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Pity Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records TC-2370.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Pity Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2370, M-2370, 6162 137, CM-163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-2370-AS SM-1 AZ❀ ssss and M-2370-BS SM-1 AZ ssss. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Pity Me 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.
