US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
W-215-ASX -wcw- AZRunout A
W-215-BSX -wcw- AZRunout B
(M-215-AS)Label A
(M-215-BS)Label B
Vinyl pressings
Let's Take It To The Stage
by Funkadelic · 1975
17 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockFunkP.FunkRock
Let's Take It To The Stage was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Let's Take It To The Stage
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TI W-215-AS-Z-wcw- AZSide A runout, variant 1
TI W-215-BS-I-wcw- AZSide B runout, variant 1
TI W-215-AS-1-wcw- AZSide A runout, variant 2
TI W-215-BS-2-wcw- AZSide B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
w-215-ASX P -wcw- AZRunout Side 1
w-215-BSX P -wcw- AZRunout Side 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TI W-215-AS-I -wcw- AZ B5Side A runout
TI W-215-BS-I -wcw- AZSide B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W-215-AS-1A -wcw- AZ S1A Side, Runout, Etched
W-215-BS-1B -wcw- AZ S1B Side, Runout, Etched
(M-215-AS)A Side, Label
(M-215-BS)B Side, Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records W-21520th Century Records W-215
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1S w-215-AS 1A -wcw- AzSide A [etched]
1S w-215-BS 1B -wcw- AzSide B [etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Westbound Records W-215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-215 / 20th Century Records W-215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Westbound Records SEWA 044LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue |
| 1992 | UK | Westbound Records W-215LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Germany | Westbound Records SEWA 044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Westbound Records SEWA 044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | Westbound Records SEWA 044LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Westbound Records 4M207 / 4 Men With Beards 4M207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M207LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M207 / 20th Century Records W-215LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Yegrin Record Co 00017LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Westbound Records SEWA 044LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Good To Your Earhole4:30
- A2Better By The Pound2:40
- A3Be My Beach2:35
- A4No Head, No Backstage Pass2:36
- A5Let's Take It To The Stage3:32
- A6Get Off Your Ass And Jam2:00
- B1I Owe You Something Good5:43
- B2Stuffs & Things2:11
- B3The Song Is Familiar3:05
- B4Atmosphere7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Take It To The Stage are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Let's Take It To The Stage are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 2016.
When was Let's Take It To The Stage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada. One of them is Westbound Records W-215.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Take It To The Stage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W-215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W-215-ASX -wcw- AZ and W-215-BSX -wcw- AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Take It To The Stage 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.
