US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 741V1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D5RS-7506-1A Side Label
D5RS-7507-2B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Knight Time
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1974
20 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Knight Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Knight Time
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 741V1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 741V-1-D5RS-7506-1 S-13ARunout A, variant 1
S 741V-1-D5RS-7507-2 S-13BRunout B, variant 1
S 741V-1-D5RS-7506-1 S-13A TVC ARunout A, variant 2
S 741V-1-D5RS-7507-2 S-13B TVC ARunout B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 741V1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 741V-1-D5RS-1506-1 S-03B HRunout Side A [Variant 1]
S 741V-1-D5RS-1501-2 S-031 HRunout Side B [Variant 1]
S741V-1-D5RS-7506-1 S 03A HRunout Side A [Variant 2]
S741V-1-D5RS-7507-2 S-03A HRunout Side B [Variant 2]
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 741V1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 741V1 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D5RS-7506-1A Side Label
D5RS-7507-2B Side Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 11279Tamla Motown OC 062 96081
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 6121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown S 741V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-95 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | India | Tamla Motown STML 11279 / Tamla Motown STML. 11279First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM-ST 60065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Tamla Motown SWX-6091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mozambique | Tamla Motown TMC 5261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | Soul S 741V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Tamla Motown S 741V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11279 / Tamla Motown OC 062 96081First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | US | Soul S 741V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Soul S 741V1 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Soul S 741V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar S - 741 / Motown S - 741LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1How Can You Say That Ain't Love2:40
- A2Somebody Stole The Sunshine3:29
- A3Between Her Goodbye And My Hello3:41
- A4It's All Over But The Shoutin'3:50
- A5We've Got Such A Mellow Love3:30
- B1Ease Me To The Ground2:44
- B2Your Heartaches I Can Surely Heal3:18
- B3Master Of My Mind2:34
- B4Billy, Come On Back As Quick As You Can2:49
- B5It Takes A Whole Lot Of Human Feeling5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knight Time are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Knight Time are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Knight Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Soul S 741V1.
How do I tell if my copy of Knight Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 741V1, S 741V1 DJ, STML 11279, STMLO 6121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D5RS-7506-1 and D5RS-7507-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knight Time 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.
