US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
James BrownDown And Out In New York City
Vinyl pressings
Down And Out In New York City
by James Brown · 1973
13 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Down And Out In New York City was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Down And Out In New York City
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD-14168-AS-2 COMM -1C -RE △90720A Side hand etched
PD-14168-BS-2C △90720-XB Side hand etched
STERLINGA Side Stamped
MRA & B Sides stamped in a circle
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-14168-AS-2 COMM - 1B 1-1 STERLING PRA side runout
PD-14168-BS-3B-1-1 PRB side runout
PD 14168 A 2066 309A side label
PD 14168 B 2066 309B side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PD-14168-AS-2 COMM -2C -RE MR (encircled) △90720A Side hand etched
PD-14168-BS-1C MR (encircled) △90720-XB Side hand etched
STERLINGA Side Stamped
PD 14168 AA Side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IAM PD-14168-AM-DJ -1A STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
PD-14168-AS-DJ - 1A IAMAA-Side Runout Etching
DP 14168 A-MA-Side Label
DP 14168 A-SAA-Side Label
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor DP-1908First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Polydor 20 66 309First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-14168First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14168First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD-14168First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14168First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ADown And Out In New York City3:15
- BMama's Dead4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down And Out In New York City are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Down And Out In New York City are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Down And Out In New York City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Belgium, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-14168.
How do I tell if my copy of Down And Out In New York City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-14168, PD 14168, 2066 309, DP-1908) 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 Down And Out In New York City 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.
