US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Soul S6-744S1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
S6-744S1-E5RS-7540-1 1-03A#12Side A, Etched
S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2 2-03A#12Side B, Etched
Vinyl pressings
A Little Knight Music
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1975
21 pressings16 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
A Little Knight Music 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 A Little Knight Music
16 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Soul S6-744S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S6-744S1-E5RS-7540-1 1-03A HRunout A, etched [H stamped] variant 1
S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2 2-03A HRunout B, etched [H stamped] variant 1
S6-744S-1 E5RS-7540-1 1-03B #13 HRunout A, etched [H scratched out] variant 2
S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2 1-03B #13 HRunout B, etched [H scratched out] variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Soul S6-744S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S6-744S-1 E5RS-7540-1 1-03B #13 HSide A, runout, etched [H stamped & scratched out: H̶]
S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2-03B#13 1-03B #13 HSide B, runout, etched [H stamped & scratched out: H̶]
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Soul S6-744S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S6-744S1-E5RS-7540-1 1-03B HRunout A, etched [H stamped] variant 1
S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2 2-03B HRunout B, etched [H stamped] variant 1
Canada
April 10, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown S 744V1Motown S6-744S1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMLO 10116
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape S6-744 / Soul S6-744First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown S6-744S1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Colombia | Tamla Motown MWS 4102First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM ST 60105First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown S6-744S1First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5281 / Tamla Motown S6 744S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Taiwan | Eny EL-048LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | Turkey | Tamla Motown S6-744S1 / Tamla Motown 648First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Soul S6-744S1First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | US | Soul S6-744S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Soul S6-744S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Soul S6-744S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1In The Middle Of The Road4:47
- A2Come Together3:25
- A3All We Need Is A Miracle3:12
- A4No One Could Love You More3:24
- B1Don't Tell Me I'm Crazy3:25
- B2Sugar Sugar2:59
- B3Can You Give Me Love With A Guarantee3:32
- B4I Hate Myself For Loving You3:00
- B5Put A Little Love In Your Heart3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Knight Music are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Little Knight Music are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was A Little Knight Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Soul S6-744S1.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Knight Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S6-744S1, S 744V1, STMLO 10116, S6-744) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S6-744S1-E5RS-7540-1 1-03A#12 and S6-744S1-E5RS-7541-2 2-03A#12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little Knight Music 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.
