US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6042
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
22 PD 6042-A-RE1 F/W NYC SJRRunout side A
22 PD 6042-B-RE1 F/W NYC SJRRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Sex Machine Today
by James Brown · 1975
34 pressings20 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Sex Machine Today was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Sex Machine Today
27 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 17 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6042Polydor 2391 175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Press
- Runout / matrix
PD 6042-A-RE2 II F/W NYC SJRRunout A, variant 1
PD 6042-B-RE2 1-1 F/W NYC SJR PRCRunout B, variant 1
PD 6042-A-RE1- - 11 F/W NYC SJR PRCRunout A, variant 2
PD 6042-B-RE2 1 - 1 F/W NYC SJR PRCRunout B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6042Polydor 2391 175
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD 6042-A-RE1 ① F/W NYC SJR △19796 (3)Runout side A, variant 1
PD 6042-B-RE1 ① F/W NYC SJR △19796-X (4)Runout side B, variant 1
PD 6042-A-RE1 ② F/W NYC SJR △19796 (2)Runout side A, variant 2
PD 6042-B-RE1 ① F/W NYC SJR △1976-X (4)Runout side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6042Polydor 2391 175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A: POLYDOR PD 6042 A F/W NYC SJRRunout side A variant 1
A: POLYDOR PD 6042-B F/W NYC SJRRunout side B variant 1
TVC A POLYDOR PD 6042 A F/W NYC SJRRunout side A variant 2
TVC A POLYDOR PD 6042-B F/W NYC SJRRunout side B variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6042
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD 6042 A-1 STERLING B6 TISide A Runout
PD 6042 B-1 B1 TSide B Runout
PD 6042 (PD 6042 A)Side A Label Matrix
PD 6042 (PD 6042 B)Side B Label Matrix
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 175
- 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 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Austria | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PD 6042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor PD 6042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2391175 / Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Greece | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Indonesia | Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2391 175 AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor MP 2481First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor MP 2481First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16171 / Polydor 2391 175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Polydor 2929 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Elemental Music 700111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | MM 0399LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Polydor 2391 175LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2391 175LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 6042LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sex Machine Part I And Part II12:05
- A2I Feel Good3:05
- A3Problems2:45
- B1Dead On It13:10
- B2Get Up Off Of Me3:56
- B3Deep In It4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sex Machine Today are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Sex Machine Today are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1975 and 2016.
When was Sex Machine Today first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor PD 6042.
How do I tell if my copy of Sex Machine Today is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 6042, 2391 175, 2391 175 A, MP 2481) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 22 PD 6042-A-RE1 F/W NYC SJR and 22 PD 6042-B-RE1 F/W NYC SJR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sex Machine Today 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.
