US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8536
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SA-8536-A 1 ☆ STERLING I Ʌ1KSide A runout
SA-8536-B 1 ☆ STERLING I Ʌ2NSide B runout
SA-8536-ASide A label
SA-8536-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Funk Is On
by Instant Funk · 1980
16 pressings11 countriesFunkDiscoBoogieFunk / Soul
The Funk Is On was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Funk Is On
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8536
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
/\ I A SA-8536-A 1 ☆ STERLINGRunout side A
/\ I B SA-8536-B 1 ☆ STERLINGRunout side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8536 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8536
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SA 8536A- TXSide A runout
SA 8536-B- TXSide B runout
SA-8536-ASide A label
SA-8536-BSide B label
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SA 8536
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records XL 14144
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Salsoul Records XL 14144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Peru | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 2-47.107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Salsoul Records 2-47.107First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1980 | Spain | Salsoul Records XL–43483First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8536 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Salsoul Records SA 8536First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Salsoul Records SR-0019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Salsoul Records 104.8180LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Salsoul Records RPL-8043LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Salsoul Records RVP-8043LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Funk Is On4:40
- A2Everybody5:31
- A3You Want My Love4:23
- A4Funk-N-Roll4:16
- B1It's Cool5:25
- B2What Can I Do For You4:00
- B3Can You See Where I'm Coming From4:16
- B4You're Not Getting Older4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Funk Is On are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Funk Is On are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was The Funk Is On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SA 8536.
How do I tell if my copy of The Funk Is On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SA 8536, SA 8536 DJ, XL 14144, 2-47.107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SA-8536-A 1 ☆ STERLING I Ʌ1K and SA-8536-B 1 ☆ STERLING I Ʌ2N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Funk Is 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.
