US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KSD 1051King Records KSD 5-1051
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Unipak Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
KSD-1051-ASide A runout
KSD-1061-BSide B runout
KSD-1051-ASide A label
KSD-1051-BSide B label
James BrownGettin' Down To It
Vinyl pressings
Gettin' Down To It
by James Brown · 1969
15 pressings10 countriesFunk / Soul
Gettin' Down To It was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Gettin' Down To It
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KSD 1051King Records KSD 5-1051
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
US
May 1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KSD 1051King Records KSD 5-1051
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C XT COL-KS-1051-ASide 1
0 T 2 KS-1051-BSide 2
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1051King Records KS-1051
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
KS-1051-A TXSide A runout etched
KS-1051-B TXSide B runout etched
1051-ASide A label
1051-BSide B label
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 658 151
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 233
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | King Records KS 1051 / King Records KS-1051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 658 151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 233First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1051 / King Records KSD 5-1051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1051 / King Records KSD 5-1051First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1051 / King Records KSD 5-1051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 184 233LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | Polydor 1184 233LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | King Records KSD 1051 / Polydor 11 84 233LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 583742LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-899LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Elemental Music 700114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 1051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1051LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sunny3:19
- A2That's Life4:27
- A3Strangers In The Night3:22
- A4Willow Weep For Me4:42
- A5Cold Sweat5:02
- A6There Was A Time2:58
- B1Chicago2:52
- B2(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons7:20
- B3Time After Time2:40
- B4All The Way3:41
- B5It Had To Be You2:43
- B6Uncle2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gettin' Down To It are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Gettin' Down To It are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1969 and 2016.
When was Gettin' Down To It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is King Records KSD 1051, released May 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Gettin' Down To It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSD 1051, KS 1051, 658 151, 184 233) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KSD-1051-A and KSD-1061-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gettin' Down To It 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.
