South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- HBS ABCL 0080
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Groove-A-Thon
by Isaac Hayes · 1975
26 pressings16 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Groove-A-Thon was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Groove-A-Thon
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | South Africa | HBS ABCL 0080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | ABC Records ABCD-925LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | HBS 6-26-404-027 / ABC Records 6-26-404-027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | HBS 9022-925 / ABC Records 9022-925LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | HBS 9022-925 / ABC Records 9022-925LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | ABC Records 68036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | HBS 89 678 XOT / ABC Records 89 678 XOTLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | HBS ABCD-925 / ABC Records ABCD-925LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 411 / HBS ABC 411LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | HBS YX-8005-AB / ABC Records YX-8005-ABLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | HBS YX-8005-AB / ABC Records YX-8005-ABLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | ABC Records EDI 60248LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | HBS ABCD-925 / ABC Records ABCD-925LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | HBS LP-0014 / ABC Records LP-0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Records LP-0014 / HBS LP-0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | HBS LP-0014 / ABC Records LP-0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Groove-A-Thon9:48
- A2Your Loving Is Much Too Strong5:39
- A3Rock Me Easy Baby8:17
- B1We've Got A Whole Lot Of Love5:42
- B2Wish You Were Here (You Ought To Be Here)5:53
- B3Make A Little Love To Me6:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove-A-Thon are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Groove-A-Thon are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Groove-A-Thon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in South Africa. One of them is HBS ABCL 0080.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove-A-Thon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCL 0080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groove-A-Thon 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.
