US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POL-30386-1B-1-11 D [STERLING] RLRunout, side A, etched
POL-30387-3B PR DRunout, side B, etched
POL 30386Side A Label
POL 30387Side B Label
James BrownThere It Is
Vinyl pressings
There It Is
by James Brown · 1972
23 pressings15 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
There It Is was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 There It Is
22 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POL-30386-2A#2 IAM STERLING RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
POL-30387-1A#2 IAMB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
POL-30386-1A IAM STERLING RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
POL-30387-1A#3 IAMB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7"
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POL-30386-1AA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
POL-30387-1AB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
POL-30386-2A#2 IAM STERLING RLA-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
POL-30387-1A IAMB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
POL-30386-1C ∆88158 (2) STERLING RL
POL-30387-1C ∆88158-X (5)
US
May 10, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14125
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Polydor PD 14125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP 1875First year7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Panama | Polydor ON-1354First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Polydor 2066 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 20 66 210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2066-210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 14125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 20662107", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThere It Is (Part 1)3:05
- BThere It Is (Part 2)2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of There It Is are there?
23 vinyl pressings of There It Is are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was There It Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 14125.
How do I tell if my copy of There It Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 14125, 2066-210, 2066 210, DP 1875) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL-30386-1B-1-11 D [STERLING] RL and POL-30387-3B PR D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is There It Is 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.
