US
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-1110-A RGSide A runout
KS-1110-B RGSide B runout
KS-1110-ASide A label
KS-1110-BSide B label
James BrownSho Is Funky Down Here
Vinyl pressings
Sho Is Funky Down Here
by James Brown · 1971
14 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockBlues RockFunkInstrumental
Sho Is Funky Down Here was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sho Is Funky Down Here
8 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS-1110-A-1 RG X T 1 CRunout side A
KS-1110-B-1 RG X T 1 CRunout side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS-1110-A-1 RG D T IRunout side A
KS-1110-B-1 RG D XTIRunout side B
Country unknown
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 104
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1110
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310 104
- 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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Unknown | Polydor 2310 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | King Records KS 1110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2310 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2310 104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2310 104First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | King Records KS 1110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | King Records KS 1110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | King Records KS 1110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-1094LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | Le Fumme AngeloLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Now-Again Records NA5181-LP / Polydor B0029447-01LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor KS 1110LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | King Records KS 1110 / King Records ST-93768LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | US | Polydor KS 1110LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sho Is Funky Down Here8:25
- A2Don't Mind3:45
- A3Bob Scoward3:15
- B1Just Enough Room For Storage5:57
- B2You Mother You4:29
- B3Can Mind5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sho Is Funky Down Here are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sho Is Funky Down Here are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 2019.
When was Sho Is Funky Down Here first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, France, Germany. One of them is King Records KS 1110, released April 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Sho Is Funky Down Here is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS 1110, 2310 104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-1110-A RG and KS-1110-B RG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sho Is Funky Down Here 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.
