US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records C(S)-1101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SC 1101-1 10-5 12-66 AUDIO MATRIXSide A - Etched
SC 1101-2 12-8-1966 AUDIO MATRIXSide B - Etched
J.J. JacksonBut It's Alright
Vinyl pressings
But It's Alright
by J.J. Jackson · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
But It's Alright was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 But It's Alright
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records C-1101
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C 1101-1 11-15-66 TG [star]Side A - Etched, stamped star
C 1101-2 11-15-66 TG [star]Side B - Etched, stamped star
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records C-1101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C 1101-1 11-15-66 TG [star]Side A - Etched, stamped star
C 1101-2 11-15-66 TG [star]Side B - Etched, stamped star
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Strike JHL 104
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Allied ALS-5
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SC-1101-1A (ALS..5) 10-5 12.66 12-19-66Side A - Etched
SC-1101-2B ALS-5 12-19-66Side B - Etched
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Pentagon ALS-152
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Allied ALS-5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Pentagon ALS-152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Allied AL-5First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Allied ALS-5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Strike JHL 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Calla Records C-1101First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Calla Records C(S)-1101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Calla Records C-1101First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | See For Miles Records Ltd. SEE 281LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Calla Records C-1101LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Calla Records 1101LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1But It's Alright2:55
- A2Try Me2:07
- A3That Ain't Right2:31
- A4You've Got Me Dizzy2:43
- A5A Change Is Gonna Come2:14
- A6I Dig Girls2:18
- B1Come See Me2:17
- B2The Stones That I Throw2:37
- B3Give Me Back The Love2:41
- B4Ain't Too Proud To Beg2:29
- B5Love Is A Hurting Thing2:23
- B6Boogaloo Baby2:05
- B7Let It Out2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of But It's Alright are there?
11 vinyl pressings of But It's Alright are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 2004.
When was But It's Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Calla Records C(S)-1101.
How do I tell if my copy of But It's Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C(S)-1101, C-1101, JHL 104, ALS-5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SC 1101-1 10-5 12-66 AUDIO MATRIX and SC 1101-2 12-8-1966 AUDIO MATRIX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is But It's Alright 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.