US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-13804-X RGSide A runout, variant 1
K-13805-X RGSide B runout, variant 1
K-13804 RGSide A runout, variant 2
K-13805 RGSide B runout, variant 2
James BrownGet Up, Get Into It, Get Involved
Vinyl pressings
Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved
by James Brown · 1970
11 pressings9 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- I A1 K-13804-2 RGA-Side Runout
- I A1 K-13805-2 RGB-Side Runout
K-13804A-Side Label
K-13805B-Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6347
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-13804-DJ-SV RGA-Side Runout Etching
K-13805-DJ-SV RGB-Side Runout Etching
K-13804 SVA-Side Label
K-13805 SVB-Side Label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4-6347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-6347A GTA side runout
45-6347BB side runout
6347-AA side label
6347-BB side label
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 45-6347
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | King Records 4-6347First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Polydor 45-6347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6347First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 1337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2001 1337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2001 1337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Polydor 2001 1337" | 7" |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 1337", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Reggae On Top ROTS-0277" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AGet Up, Get Into It, Get Involved Pt. 13:32
- BGet Up, Get Into It, Get Involved Pt. 23:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 2001.
When was Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is King Records 45-6347.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6347, 4-6347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-13804-X RG and K-13805-X RG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved 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.
