US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA 8558 ASide A
SA 8558 BSide B
SA.8558.A 1 I Ʌ1DRunout A
SA.8558.B 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Who? :v) I Ʌ2ARunout B
Instant FunkInstant Funk V
Vinyl pressings
Instant Funk V
by Instant Funk · 1983
13 pressings11 countriesBoogieFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Instant Funk V was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Instant Funk V
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA-8558-A 1 I Λ 2 EA-Side Runout Etching
SA-8558-B 1 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Who? :v) I Λ 1 IB-Side Runout Etching
SA 8558 AA-Side Label
SA 8558 BB-Side Label
Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA8558 AHand etched
SA8558 BHand etched
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 104.8262
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA 104.8262- AA-Side Runout stamped
RCA 104.8262- BB-Side Runout stamped
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA 8558 ASide A
SA 8558 BSide B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rams Horn Records RAMSH 5030
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAMSH 5030-A//51257-1-1Side A
RAMSH 5030-B//51258-1-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Salsoul Records SA 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Salsoul Records 104.8262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Salsoul Records SA 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 5030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Salsoul Records XL 13227First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Salsoul Records XL 13227LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Italy | Salsoul Records SA 8558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 2-47227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Salsoul Records 2-47.227 / Belter 2-47.227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP-108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Venezuela | Salsoul Records 5403First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1No Stoppin' That Rockin'5:35
- A2Who Took Away The Funk5:18
- A3Hard Days Night5:18
- A4You're Gonna Get Yours3:55
- B1Easy Come, Easy Go5:18
- B2Smack Dab In The Middle5:10
- B3Blazin'4:00
- B4I'll Be Good To You4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Instant Funk V are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Instant Funk V are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Instant Funk V first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SA 8558.
How do I tell if my copy of Instant Funk V is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SA 8558, 104.8262, RAMSH 5030, XL 13227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SA 8558 A and SA 8558 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Instant Funk V 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.
