Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
Harold Melvin And The Blue NotesDon't Leave Me This Way
Vinyl pressings
Don't Leave Me This Way
by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes · 1975
24 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Don't Leave Me This Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Don't Leave Me This Way
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Mexico
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic SC-71533
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic SC-71533First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 39057" | 7" |
| 1976 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records PH 3257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 10087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 4909 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 4909 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 49097", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 4617437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 49097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes)12", 45 RPM, White Label, Partially Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Partially Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ADon't Leave Me This Way3:59
- BKeep On Lovin' You3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Leave Me This Way are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Don't Leave Me This Way are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Don't Leave Me This Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, Mexico. One of them is Philadelphia International Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Leave Me This Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SC-71533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Leave Me This Way 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.
