US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Soundtown Records ST-8002
- Format
- LP, Album
J. BlackfootCity Slicker
Vinyl pressings
City Slicker
by J. Blackfoot · 1983
11 pressings4 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
City Slicker 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 City Slicker
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Soundtown Records ST-0002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: ST-0003 A, It's Gonna Be One Of Those Parties!, AS
Side B: ST-0003 B, No Respect For Time, AS
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Soundtown Records ST-8002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-0003 A 8002 ASSide A runout, etched, 0003 is crossed out
ST-0003 B 8002 ASSide B runout, etched, 0003 is crossed out
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Soundtown Records ST-8002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-0003 A 8002 ASSide A runout, hand inscribed, 0003 is crossed out
ST-0003 B 8002 ASSide B runout, hand inscribed, 0003 is crossed out
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Soundtown Records ST-0002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: ST-0003 A, It's Gonna Be One Of Those Parties!, AS
Side B: ST-0003 B, No Respect For Time, AS
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Soundtown Records ST-8002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-8002 A ASSide A runout, etched, "ST-003 A" is crossed out variant 1
ST-8002 B ASSide B runout, etched, "ST-003 B" is crossed out variant 1
ST-8002 A ASSide A runout, etched, "ST-003 A" is crossed out variant 2
ST-8003 B ASSide B runout variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | South Africa | Soundtown Records RSL 1007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Allegiance ALE 5602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-8002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-0002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-8002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-8002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-0002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Soundtown Records ST-8002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Rams Horn Records RHR 5092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Edge Records EDLP-008 / Edge Records ED LP-008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Edge Records EDLP-008 / Edge Records ED LP-008LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Way Of The City3:59
- A2Taxi4:57
- A3Street Girl3:08
- A4One Of Those Parties3:22
- B1Where Is Love3:41
- B2I Stood On The Sidewalk6:20
- B3City Slicker3:39
- B4All Because Of What You Did To Me3:30
- B5Can You Hang3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of City Slicker are there?
11 vinyl pressings of City Slicker are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was City Slicker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, South Africa. One of them is Soundtown Records ST-8002.
How do I tell if my copy of City Slicker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-8002, ST-0002, ALE 5602, RSL 1007) 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 City Slicker 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.