US
1961- Label and catalog number
- King Records 743
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
The Amazing James Brown
by James Brown & The Famous Flames · 1961
18 pressings5 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesDoo WopFunk / Soul
The Amazing James Brown was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Amazing James Brown
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | King Records 743First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | King Records 743 / Regency LP 743LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 743LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 743LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1963 | US | King Records 743LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 743LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | King Records 743LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Ember Records EMB 3357LP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | King Records KS 743 / King Records KLP 743LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | WaxTime 772081LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 2015 | UK | Rumble Records RUM2011099LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | WaxTime 772081LPLP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2016 | Europe | WaxTime 772137LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | US | Wax Love WLV82050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Spain | WaxTime 500 408742LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | King Records LP-743 / King Records 743LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | King Records KS-743LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | King Records 743LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Just You And Me Darling2:37
- A2I Love You, Yes I Do2:46
- A3I Don't Mind2:41
- A4Come Over Here2:41
- A5The Bells3:04
- A6Love Don't Love Nobody2:02
- B1Dancin' Little Thing2:15
- B2Lost Someone3:05
- B3And I Do Just What I Want2:23
- B4So Long2:45
- B5You Don't Have To Go2:42
- B6Tell Me What You're Gonna Do2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Amazing James Brown are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Amazing James Brown are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2019.
When was The Amazing James Brown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is King Records 743.
How do I tell if my copy of The Amazing James Brown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 743) 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 The Amazing James Brown 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.
