US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M9-940 A2-A-15A ZZ5 JMSide A
M9-940 A2-B-15A ZZ5 JMSide B
M9-940 A2-C-15A ZZ5 JMSide C
M9-940 A2-D-15A ZZ5 JMSide D
Grover Washington, Jr.Baddest
Vinyl pressings
Baddest
by Grover Washington, Jr. · 1980
12 pressings5 countriesJazz-FunkSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Baddest was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Baddest
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M9-940A2-A-15A ZZS JM #13 ABMA side etch
M9-940A2-B-15A ZZS #13 JM ABMB side etch
M9-940A2-C-15A ZZS #13 JM ABMC side etch
M9-940A2-D-15A ZZS #13 JM ABMD side etch
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M9-940A2A-1D ASide 1 Runout Stamped
M9-940A2B-1C BSide 2 Runout Stamped
M9-940A2C-1G ASide 3 Runout Stamped
M9-940A2D-1C BSide 4 Runout Stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M9-940A2-A-15A ZZS JM #12Runout side A record 1 etched
M9-940A2-B-15A ZZS #12 JMRunout side B record 2 etched
M9-940A2-C-15A ZZS JM #12Runout side C record 1 etched
M9-940A2-D-15A ZZS #12 JMRunout side D record 2 etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940A2
- Format
- LP, Promo, Compilation
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-940 A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Promo, Compilation · Promo | LP, Promo, Compilation · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940 A2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Motown M9-940A2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 320·15·003LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Motown TMSP 6011 / Motown 0C 156-64 066/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Motown WL72269(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It Feels So Good8:16
- A2Mister Magic8:59
- B1Black Frost6:04
- B2Do Dat4:25
- B3Summer Song7:33
- C1A Secret Place8:10
- C2Ain't No Sunshine8:32
- D1Lean On Me4:23
- D2Masterpiece13:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Baddest are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Baddest are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1985.
When was Baddest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada. One of them is Motown M9-940A2.
How do I tell if my copy of Baddest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M9-940A2, M9-940 A2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9-940 A2-A-15A ZZ5 JM and M9-940 A2-B-15A ZZ5 JM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Baddest 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.
