New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2625 009
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 018 S1
1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 018 S2
1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 019 S1
1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 019 S2
James BrownPop History Vol 3
Vinyl pressings
Pop History Vol 3
by James Brown · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Pop History Vol 3 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 Pop History Vol 3
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2625 009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2335 018/019 / Polydor 2625 009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2625 009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2625 009 / Polydor 2625.009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Polydor 23 35 018/019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Brazil | Polyfar 2494 301LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2335 018/019 / Polydor 2625 009 SLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2664 437 / Polydor 2929 083LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2673 006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Spain | Polydor 23 35 018/019LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Maybe Good-Maybe Bad4:41
- A2Choo Choo2:53
- A3Stagger Lee2:44
- A4Use Your Mother3:25
- A5After You Done It3:28
- A6You've Got To Change Your Mind3:50
- B1Soul Pride (Part 1)2:15
- B2Soul Pride (Part 2)2:15
- B3Fever2:59
- B4Is It Yes Or Is It No2:58
- B5World (Part 1 & 2)6:08
- B6Georgia On My Mind4:17
- C1The Chicken4:10
- C2Time After Time2:40
- C3If I Ruled The World3:07
- C4I'm Shook2:50
- C5Prisoner Of Love2:50
- C6Kansas City2:59
- D1Brother Rapp (Part 1 & 2)5:20
- D2Just Plain Funk2:55
- D3I'll Lose My Mind2:46
- D4Gittin' A Little Hipper2:59
- D5The Scratch1:45
- D6Here I Go2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pop History Vol 3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pop History Vol 3 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Pop History Vol 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 2625 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Pop History Vol 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2625 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 018 S1 and 1 ℗ 1970 E 71 ♢Z 00 2335 018 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pop History Vol 3 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.
