US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4227
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB 4227·SA JS·6·XTALSide A Runout
AB 4227·SB JS·2 XTALSide B Runout
AB 4227 SASide A Label
AB 4227 SBSide B Label
Harvey MasonGroovin' You
Vinyl pressings
Groovin' You
by Harvey Mason · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Groovin' You was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Groovin' You
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4227
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB4227-SA JS.8.XTAL HUBRunout Side A, hand inscribed
AB4227-SB JS.XTAL HUBRunout Side B, hand inscribed
AB 4227 SACenter label, Side A
AB 4227 SBCenter label, Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4227
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AB 4227 • SA 1B JS•10•XTAL B7A side runout etch
1S AB 4227 • SB 1B JS•9•XTAL A1B side runout etch
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4227
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB 4227 • SA - CT1 JS•3•XTALA side runout etch
T1 AB 4227 • SB - CT1 JS•3•XTALB side runout etch
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTY 166
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4227
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AB 4227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 070-62.818First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 25RS-38First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 25RS-38First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Philippines | Arista AR 1029 / Arista (AB 4227)First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Arista ARTY 166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista AB 4227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Arista ARLPS-6031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Philippines | Arista AR 1029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'd Still Be There3:48
- A2Groovin' You5:53
- A3The Race3:18
- A4We Can5:11
- A5Never Give You Up3:48
- B1Say It Again5:05
- B2Here Today, Gone Tomorrow4:23
- B3Wave6:23
- B4Kauai5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groovin' You are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Groovin' You are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Groovin' You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Arista AB 4227.
How do I tell if my copy of Groovin' You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4227, ARTY 166, 2C 070-62.818, 25RS-38) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB 4227·SA JS·6·XTAL and AB 4227·SB JS·2 XTAL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groovin' You 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.
