US
1980- Label and catalog number
- G.r.a.f. Records G001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-G-1A-B S-1Side A runout area
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-G-1B-B S-2Side B runout area
HarlowTaking Off
Vinyl pressings
Taking Off
by Harlow · 1980
15 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Taking Off 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 Taking Off
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rio Records RIO 1009Rio Records RIO-1009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM RIO-1009-A-A-1A-2GZSide A Runout
RIO-1009-B- TLC-T GCSide B Runout
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Celsius CLS-61005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLS-61005-A-1A-2ZG DM-1A-side runout
CLS-61005 B-1A-2ZG DM-1B-side runout
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Durium DAI 30360Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-360
- Format
- LP
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84372
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Rossil RISLP14071
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Rio Records RIO 1009 / Rio Records RIO-1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Celsius CLS-61005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DAI 30360 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-360First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 84372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Rossil RISLP14071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3182First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Sweden | EMI Music Publishing (Sweden) AB 7C 062-64144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | G.r.a.f. Records G001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 28・3P-284LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 28・3P-284LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | G.r.a.f. Records USLP-2-1103 / SWS USLP-3-2106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | G.r.a.f. Records USLP-2-1103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Venezuela | RCA LPVS-1959LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Swing SS-6025LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Take Off10:20
- A2Movie Queen6:15
- B1Frisco4:20
- B2Moonlight Mansion4:22
- B3Mystic Lady7:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taking Off are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Taking Off are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Taking Off first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is G.r.a.f. Records G001.
How do I tell if my copy of Taking Off is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G001, RIO 1009, CLS-61005, DAI 30360) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-G-1A-B S-1 and ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ST-G-1B-B S-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Taking Off 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.