US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 685
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Products Inc.
- Runout / matrix
SAHS1696 BEST [stamped] STERLINGSide A
SA ̷S̷HS1697 BEST [stamped] STERLINGSide B
Vinyl pressings
What's On Your Mind?
by Hodges, James And Smith · 1977
16 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
What's On Your Mind? 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 What's On Your Mind?
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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
- London Records PS 685
- Format
- LP, Album · Waddell
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1696 W STERLINGA Side runout
SAHS 1697 W STERLINGB Side runout
SAHS 1696 WA Side label
SAHS 1697 WB Side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 685
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A T1 SAHS 1696-1 STERLINGSide A Runout Area
A T1 SAHS 1697-2 STERLINGSide B Runout Area
SAHS 1696 THSide A Label
SAHS 1697 THSide B Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8507
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ACLZ-3718-1WA Side, Stamped
ACLZ-3719-1WB Side, Stamped
ACLZ 3718A Side Label
ACLZ 3719B Side Label
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records 143.008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ACLZ 3718/1Side 1
ACLZ 3719/1Side 2
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS.685
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1696-IP 1A D PRunout side A, variant 1; stamped:
SAHS-1697-IP 1A P DRunout side b, variant 1, stamped:
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | London Records 143.008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records PS.685First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | London Records 260.013 / Disques London 260.013 BFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | London Records 6.23278 AO / London Records 6.23 278First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | London Records LONDON 685 / London Records PS 685First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | London Records SHUI 8507 / London Records ACLZ 3718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records AW-1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records AW-1023First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | London Records 6412 252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | London Records PSHU-8507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | London Records TXS-3063First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | London Records SHU 8507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Not On Label SHU 8507LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 685First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 685First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Take Away Your Love4:41
- A2Situation3:48
- A3One More Love Song4:56
- A4Love Baby3:23
- A5People Needing People3:40
- B1Feelings4:07
- B2What's On Your Mind5:36
- B3Since I Fell For You6:47
- B4Off3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's On Your Mind? are there?
16 vinyl pressings of What's On Your Mind? are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was What's On Your Mind? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is London Records PS 685.
How do I tell if my copy of What's On Your Mind? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 685, SHU 8507, 143.008, PS.685) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAHS1696 BEST [stamped] STERLING and SA ̷S̷HS1697 BEST [stamped] STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's On Your Mind? 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.