US
1965- Label and catalog number
- King Records 938
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-938-A-4Side A runout, variant 1
K-12-938-B-4Side B runout, variant 1
K-12-938-A-2Side A runout, variant 2
K-12-938-B-2Side B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
by James Brown · 1965
27 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
1 pressing came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | King Records 938First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | King Records 938 / Regency LP-938LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | King Records KS 938LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | King Records ST-91656LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | France | International Polydor Production 657 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | France | International Polydor Production 657 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Mexico | Maya LY 70322LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Mexico | Orfeon LPI-008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | London Records HA 8262LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | King Records 938LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | King Records 938LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere D. 30-149LP | LP |
| 1967 | South Africa | King Records KGG 7512 / King Records K 938LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | Sonoplay SAP-2002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Spain | Sonoplay SAP-2002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | King Records 938 / King Records KSD 938LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | King Records KSD 938LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | King Records 2489 195LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor JB 106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Polydor B0023485-01LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Han Mi Records HMS-1061LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2334 009LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | King Records S 938LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | King Records ST-91656 / King Records 938LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Part 1)1:55
- A2Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Part 2)2:12
- A3Mashed Potatoes, U.S.A2:49
- A4Cross Firing2:18
- A5Love Don't Love Nobody2:02
- A6I Stay In The Chapel Every Night (Just Won't Do Right)2:40
- B1And I Do Just What I Want2:23
- B2This Old Heart2:08
- B3Baby, You're Right3:05
- B4Have Mercy Baby2:14
- B5You Don't Have To Go2:42
- B6Doin' The Limbo2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Papa's Got A Brand New Bag are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Papa's Got A Brand New Bag are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 2015.
When was Papa's Got A Brand New Bag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is King Records 938.
How do I tell if my copy of Papa's Got A Brand New Bag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 938) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-938-A-4 and K-12-938-B-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Papa's Got A Brand New Bag 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.
