US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00023 D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
65425-DSide One Label
65239-DSide Two Label
Finished TouchThe Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2
Vinyl pressings
The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2
by Finished Touch · 1979
13 pressings3 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1463F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00023D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M00023D1-65425-D-A-13A ki ABUA-side Runout Etching, Variant 1
M00023D1-65239-B-13A ja ABUB-side Runout Etching, Variant 1
M00023D1-65425-D-A- 1̶8̶B̶ 13B ja ABUA-side Runout Etching, variant 2
M00023D1-65239-B- 1̶8̶B̶ 13B ja ABUB-side Runout Etching, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1463F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1463F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1463F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 00023D1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 00023D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1151First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1151First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00023 D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00023D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1463FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Down Sound Pt. 13:44
- BThe Down Sound Pt. 23:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Motown M 00023 D1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 00023 D1, M 1463F, M 00023D1, TMG 1151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65425-D and 65239-D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Down Sound Pt. 1 / Pt. 2 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.