US
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS· 423-A-1A side deadwax - etched
BDAS·423B-1B side deadwax - etched
BDAS 423 AA side label
BDAS 423 BB side label
Gladys Knight And The PipsOn And On / The Makings Of You
Vinyl pressings
On And On / The Makings Of You
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1974
15 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
On And On / The Makings Of You 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 On And On / The Makings Of You
15 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Buddah Records BDA-423Buddah Records BDA 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS • 423 • A-4 ⓶ [Bell Sound] [MR] △ 94392Runout Side A, Etched, variant 1
BDAS • 423 • B-4 ⓵ [Bell Sound] [MR] △ 94392-XRunout Side B, Etched, variant 1
BDAS • 423 • A-4 ⓶ [Bell Sound] [MR] Joe △ 94392Runout Side A, Etched, variant 2
BDAS • 423 • B-4 ⓵ [Bell Sound] [MR] Joe △ 94392-XRunout Side B, Etched, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-423-A-7+-1-1 BellSound Joe D PRSide A, runout
BDAS-423-B-7-1-1 BellSound Joe D PRSide B, runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-423Buddah Records BDA 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-423-ALabel Side A
BDAS-423-BLabel Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-423Buddah Records BDA 423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA-423Buddah Records BDA-403
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDAS • 423 • A-4 ⓶ Bell Sound MR | Bre △ 94392Etched side A
BDAS • 423 • B-4 ⓵ Bell Sound MR Bre △ 94392-XEtched side B
BDAS-423-ALabel side A
BDAS-403-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Buddah Records SBDA-423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Buddah Records BDA 423XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 216First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Greece | Buddah Records 2011216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Guatemala | Buddah Records BDA-423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 630.002First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Buddah Records BDS 401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA-423 / Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA-423 / Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA-423 / Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA-423 / Buddah Records BDA-403First year7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Buddah Records BDA 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Buddah Records BDS 401First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOn And On3:20
- BThe Makings Of You2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On And On / The Makings Of You are there?
15 vinyl pressings of On And On / The Makings Of You are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was On And On / The Makings Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 423, released May 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of On And On / The Makings Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 423, BDA-423, BDS 401, SBDA-423) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDAS· 423-A-1 and BDAS·423B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On And On / The Makings Of You 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.
