Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA PPBO-7032RCA 26.11375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PPBO-7032-A S
PPBO-7032-B S
George McCraeHoney I
Vinyl pressings
Honey I
by George McCrae · 1975
17 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Honey I 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 Honey I
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
- T.K. Records 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 1016-ASide A
T.K. 1016-BSide B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1016-Alabel (both sides)
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102732
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1016A*A
1016B*B
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 102732First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | RCA XB 02046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA PPBO-7032 / RCA 26.11375First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | T.K. Records 1016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Panama | RCA Victor XYPBO-778-First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-676 / RCA Victor XB 02069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | T.K. Records 1016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | T.K. Records 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | T.K. Records 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | T.K. Records 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 1077", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 1077", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | UK | Jay Boy BOY 1077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHoney I (I'll Live My Life For You)3:40
- BTake This Love Of Mine2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey I are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Honey I are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1979.
When was Honey I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA PPBO-7032.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPBO-7032, 1016, 102732, XB-02069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPBO-7032-A S and PPBO-7032-B S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey I 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.
