Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-1469F
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR-0842-A-D.T. RECORD SPECIALISTSHand etched Side A
DSR-0845-B-D.T. RECORD SPECIALISTSHand etched Side B
Jermaine JacksonLet's Get Serious
Vinyl pressings
Let's Get Serious
by Jermaine Jackson · 1979
49 pressings19 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Let's Get Serious was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Let's Get Serious
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Portugal
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown IM-26.020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Motown M-1469FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM-26.020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Motown 388292517", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 14697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 501.70597", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Motown 501.70617", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M 1469X7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2C 008-63784 / Motown 2C008-63.7847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 052-63 784 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-63 784 YZ12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-63 784 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 7847", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 100·07·0677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1C 052-63 784 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 052-63 784 YZ12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 11837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Motown TMG 11837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Motown 3C 006-63784 / Motown 3C 006 637847", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1514 / Motown MOT-15147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1514 / Motown MOT-15147", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Motown DS 1206812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Kenya | Motown 14697", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Motown Y-633-F7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables MOT-6337", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALet's Get Serious3:33
- BJe Vous Aime Beaucoup (I Love You)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Get Serious are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Let's Get Serious are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1979 and 1985.
When was Let's Get Serious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, Portugal. One of them is Motown M-1469F.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Get Serious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1469F, IM-26.020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR-0842-A-D.T. RECORD SPECIALISTS and DSR-0845-B-D.T. RECORD SPECIALISTS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Get Serious 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.
