US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6318
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
│sterling A- 2 PD-I-6318-AS-KSide A
│sterling A- 3 PD-I-6318-BS-KSide B
James BrownNonstop!
Vinyl pressings
Nonstop!
by James Brown · 1981
14 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Nonstop! was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Nonstop!
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6318Polydor 2391 509
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 < PD1 6318-AS-1<Run-out A
A-1 < PD1 6318-BS-1<Run-out B
PD-1-6318-ASLabel A
PD-1-6318-BSLabel B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6318
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
sterling A- 2 PD-1-6318-A-KSide A variant 1
sterling A- 3 PD-1-6318-BS-KSide B variant 1
I STERLING GC A-1 ᐉ PD-1-6318-AS-KSide A variant 2
I STERLING GC A-1 ᐉ PD-1-6318-BS-KSide B variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6318
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
PD-I-6318-AS-PWI (PR)P 2 STERLING (stamped) 92Etched runout, Side A
PD-I-6318-BS-PWI (PR)P I STERLING (stamped) 92Etched runout, Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6318Polydor 2391 509
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD.1.6318-AS PRC-C1-1-1Run-out A
PD.1.6318-BS PRC-C1-1-1Run-out B
PD-1-6318-ASLabel A
PD-1-6318-BSLabel B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLS 1029
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2391 509First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2391 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2391 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POLS 1029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318 / Polydor 2391 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318 / Polydor 2391 509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD-1-6318LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 28MM0039First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221047 / Polydor 3177509LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Popcorn 80's3:43
- A2Give That Bass Player Some6:27
- A3You're My Only Love4:56
- A4World Cycle Inc.3:01
- B1Super Bull/Super Bad6:59
- B2Love 80's9:57
- B3I Go Crazy3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nonstop! are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Nonstop! are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Nonstop! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6318.
How do I tell if my copy of Nonstop! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6318, POLS 1029, 2391 509, 28MM 0039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, │sterling A- 2 PD-I-6318-AS-K and │sterling A- 3 PD-I-6318-BS-K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nonstop! 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.
