UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6
- Format
- 12"
James BrownGravity
Vinyl pressings
Gravity
by James Brown · 1986
27 pressings12 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Gravity was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Gravity
27 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 650059 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 650059-7Scotti Bros. Records 650059 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
650059-7.A1Runout side A, variant 1
650059.7.B1Runout side B, variant 1
650059∙7∙A1 4 ΛRunout side A, variant 2
650059∙7∙B1 7 ΛRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 650059 6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
650059-6-A1 4 VRunout side A, variant 1 [etched, stamped]
650059-6-B1Runout side B, variant 1 [etched]
650059-6-A1 V 1 1Runout side A, variant 2 [etched, stamped]
650059-6-B1 1 3 VRunout side B, variant 2 [etched, stamped]
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 650059-6
- Format
- 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 05943
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4Z9-05943-3-AA P(AP) O HERbiE Jr. [smiley]Side A runout groove, etched
4Z9-05943-4-AB P(AP) O HERbiE Jr. [smiley]Side B runout groove, etched
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKBoth sides runout groove, stamped
AA-AF 4Z9 05943-3Side A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 12193 / Scotti Bros. Records ES 12193First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1163 / Scotti Bros. Records ES 1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS 52.083First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Scotti Bros. Records ZS4 06275 / Scotti Bros. Records ZS4-06275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6 / Scotti Bros. Records 650059 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 127.312First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Greece | Epic SCT 650059 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Scotti Bros. Records 650059-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Spain | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records 650059 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AGravity3:52
- BGravity (Dub Mix)3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gravity are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Gravity are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Gravity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650059 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Gravity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCT 650059 6, 650059 8, 650059-7, 650059 6) 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 Gravity 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.
