US
March 24, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o MG 27054A S2 I T I EA-side runout stamp
o MG 27054B S1 C1 II I TB-side runout stamp
James BrownShowtime
Vinyl pressings
Showtime
by James Brown · 1964
14 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Showtime was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Showtime
12 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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 1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67054Smash Records MGS 27054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OSR 67054-A- S2Side A stamped
O SR 67054-B- S1Side B stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 27054 A S2Side A, stamped, Variant 1
MG 27054 B S1Side B, stamped, Variant 1
MG 27054 S2Side A, Variant 2
MG 27054 S2 RR R1Side B, Variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 67054-A- S2 RRRunout side A
SR 67054-B- S1 RRRunout side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MG 27054A S2 RR 11Runout A
MG 27054B S2 RR 11Runout B
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL7630
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MGS-27054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury SRS-67054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury MGS 27054 / Mercury MGS 27054 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Mercury SM-7174First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 842 946 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BL7630First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BL7630 / Philips BL 7630First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS-27054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records SRS 67054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS-27054First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS-27054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records SRS 67054 / Smash Records MGS 27054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Smash Records MGS-27054 / Smash Records SRS 67054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Smash Records SM-27054LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Intro0:15
- A2Caldonia2:46
- A3Don't Cry Baby3:04
- A4Sweet Lorraine2:30
- A5Out Of The Blue2:18
- A6Somebody Changed The Lock On My Door3:42
- B1Evil2:54
- B2Blues For My Baby3:02
- B3For You My Love2:24
- B4Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens2:57
- B5The Things I Used To Do2:55
- B6You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showtime are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Showtime are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Showtime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Smash Records MGS-27054, released March 24, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Showtime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGS-27054, SRS 67054, BL7630, SRS-67054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o MG 27054A S2 I T I E and o MG 27054B S1 C1 II I T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showtime 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.
