US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Paul Winley Records LP127Paul Winley Records PWLP 127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PWLP 127A J.G.Side A runout
PWLP 127 A̶ B J.G.Side B runout
PWLP 127 ASide A label
PWLP 127 BSide B label
Harlem Underground BandHarlem Underground
Vinyl pressings
Harlem Underground
by Harlem Underground Band · 1976
13 pressings7 countriesSoul-JazzFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Harlem Underground was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Harlem Underground
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vygson VYG 70001
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Vygson VYG 70001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Paul Winley Records LP127 / Paul Winley Records PWLP 127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15224LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Phonic DRL. 6.014 / Locomotive DRL. 6.014LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-6802LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | Hubbub Records HUBLP5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | Hubbub Records HUBLP5LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC675LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Blue Vox B/90175LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Tobacco Road B/2621LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Paul Winley Records LP 127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Paul Winley Records LP127 / Paul Winley Records PWLP 127LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Paul Winley Records LP127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Smokin' Cheeba-Cheeba7:44
- A2Fed Up "Vocal"9:34
- B1Finger In It5:42
- B2Ain't No Sunshine2:21
- B3Fed Up "Instrumental"9:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harlem Underground are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Harlem Underground are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 2020.
When was Harlem Underground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, France. One of them is Paul Winley Records LP127.
How do I tell if my copy of Harlem Underground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP127, VYG 70001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWLP 127A J.G. and PWLP 127 A̶ B J.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harlem Underground 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.