US
September 1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-978S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-97851-2741-S-07A JaSide A runout
G6-97851-2742-07A JaSide B runout
2741-SSide A label
2742-SSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Turnin' On
by High Inergy · 1977
21 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Turnin' On was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Turnin' On
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-978S1
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC (Compton) Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-978S1-2741-S-04A dg SIDE-1 PRC-W-1 13 PBVRunout Side A, Etched
G6-987S1-2742-S-04B ja PRC-W-1 13 PBVRunout Side B, Etched
G6-978S1-2741-S-04B ja SIDE-1 PRC-W-1 13 BVRunout side 1 (variant 2)
G6-987S1-2742-S-04B SIDE-2 ja PRC-W-1 13 BVRunout side 2 (variant 2)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-978S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-978S1-2741-S-04A dg SIDE-1 PRC-W-1 12Runout Side One, Etched
G6-978S1-2741-S-04B SIDE-2 ya PRC-W-1 12Runout Side Two, Etched
2741-SLabel Side One
2742-SLabel Side Two
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-978S1
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC (Compton) Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G6-978S1-2741-S-04A ◎←unreadable SIDE-1 PRC-W-1Runout Side A, Etched
G6-978mS1-2742-S-04A 1E-2 ◎←unreadable PRC-◎←unreadableRunout Side B, Etched
2741-SA Side Label
2742-SB Side Label
UK
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12074Motown 0C 062-60 096
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12074 A-1 Mastering-Nick WSide A
STML 12074 B-1 Mastering-Nick WSide B
STML 12074ASide A Label
STML 12074BSide B Label
New Zealand
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 6170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2741 SSide A
2742 SSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Motown STMLO-10179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Gordy G-978P1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Gordy G-978P1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Greece | Motown 14C 062-60096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | India | Tamla Motown STML 12074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Taiwan | Holy Hawk Record Co. Ltd. HH-6337LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | UK & Ireland | Motown STML 12074First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G6-978S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G6-978S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G6-978S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-88.892First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Gordy G6-978S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Motown STML 6170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Motown STML 12074 / Motown 0C 062-60 096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Gordy STML 12074LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is All You Need4:08
- A2You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)5:09
- A3Some Kinda Magic4:36
- A4Searchin' (I've Got To Find My Love)4:16
- B1Ain't No Love Left (In My Heart For You)2:59
- B2Let Me Get Close To You3:41
- B3Save It For A Rainy Day3:17
- B4Could This Be Love4:04
- B5High School3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turnin' On are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Turnin' On are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Turnin' On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Gordy G6-978S1, released September 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Turnin' On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G6-978S1, STML 12074, STML 6170, STMLO-10179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G6-97851-2741-S-07A Ja and G6-97851-2742-07A Ja. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turnin' On 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.