US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5714
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5714 SASide A Label
BDS 5714 SBSide B Label
Gladys KnightMiss Gladys Knight
Vinyl pressings
Miss Gladys Knight
by Gladys Knight · 1978
15 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Miss Gladys Knight was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Miss Gladys Knight
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5714
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5714 SASide A Label
BDS 5714 SBSide B Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDLP 4056
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5714
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5714 SASide A Label
BDS 5714 SBSide B Label
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDLP 12416
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5714
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5714-A T.L.C.Runout side A
BDS 5714-B T.L.C.Runout 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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia & New Zealand | Buddah Records BDS 5714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Buddah Records BDLP 12416First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Buddah Records BM 924First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Buddah Records BD 60016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23691First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Buddah Records BDLP 4056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Buddah Records LPS-99.057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Buddah Records RJ-7554LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Buddah Records TXS 3132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Buddah Records TXS 3132LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Birchmount BM 924LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 5714LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Coming Home Again4:18
- A2Sail Away / Freedom For The Stallions4:30
- A3I'm Still Caught Up With You3:54
- A4It's A Better Than Good Time (Disco)5:54
- B1We Don't Make Each Other Laugh Anymore4:26
- B2The Way It Was3:22
- B3I'll Take A Melody3:40
- B4With You In Mind3:51
- B5Love Gives You The Power3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miss Gladys Knight are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Miss Gladys Knight are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Miss Gladys Knight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5714.
How do I tell if my copy of Miss Gladys Knight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5714, BDLP 4056, BDLP 12416, BM 924) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5714 SA and BDS 5714 SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miss Gladys Knight 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.
