US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6181Polydor PD 1 6181
- Format
- LP, Album · Keel
- Runout / matrix
A-1 PD-1-6181-A5-K F/W TCSide A runout, etched
A-1 PD-1-6181-B5-K F/W TCSide B runout, etched
"Union Jack" logoBoth sides' runouts, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Take A Look At Those Cakes
by James Brown · 1978
16 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Take A Look At Those Cakes was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Take A Look At Those Cakes
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 1 6181
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6181-AS-CT-1 F/W TC T1Runout Side A Variant 1
PD-1-6181-BS-CT-1 F/W TC T1Runout Side B Variant 1
PD-1-6181-AS-PRC-1-1-1 F/W TCRunout Side A Variant 2
PD-1-6181-BS-PRC-1-1-1 F/W TCRunout Side B Variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6181Polydor PD 1 6181
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6181-A5-CT-1 F/WSide A runout, etched
T1 PD-1-6181-B5-CT1 F/W TCSide B runout, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6181Polydor 2391 384
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6181-AS-SP I-I F/W TCRunout A, etched
PD-1-6161-BS-SP [SRC logo] F/W TCRunout B, etched, stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6181
- Format
- LP, Album · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6181-AS-RB S-6386 F/W TCRunout side A, etched
PD-1-6181-BS-RB S-6387 F/W TCRunout side B, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6181Polydor PD 1 6181
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Greece | Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MFP 1213First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MFP 1213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2391 384 / Polydor 2391-384First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor PD 1 6181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD 1 6181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor PD 1 6181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor PD 1 6181First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6181 / Polydor 2391 384First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 384LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1For Goodness Sakes, Look At Those Cakes11:04
- A2A Man Understands8:30
- B1Someone To Talk To7:02
- B2Spring6:18
- B2As Long As I Love You7:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take A Look At Those Cakes are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Take A Look At Those Cakes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Take A Look At Those Cakes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6181.
How do I tell if my copy of Take A Look At Those Cakes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6181, PD 1 6181, 2391 384, MFP 1213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 PD-1-6181-A5-K F/W TC and A-1 PD-1-6181-B5-K F/W TC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take A Look At Those Cakes 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.
