US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 506
- Format
- LP, Album
Jimmy McGriffLet's Stay Together
Vinyl pressings
Let's Stay Together
by Jimmy McGriff · 1972
14 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Let's Stay Together 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 Let's Stay Together
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
- Groove Merchant GM 506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GM 506-A...1 SON Bell Sound SF K-5258Side A, etched except Bell Sound
GM 506-B...1 SON Bell Sound SF K-5268Side B, etched except Bell Sound
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 506
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Groove Merchant GM 506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GM 506-A... (there is a "1" above the dots) SON Bell Sound SF K-5258Side 1
GM 506-B... (there is a "1" above the dots) SON Bell Sound SF K-5258Side 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | People PLEO 19LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | People PLEO 19LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1974 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | Get Back GET8050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc GMLP-506LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Groove Merchant GM 506LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Stay Together2:45
- A2Tiki4:20
- A3The Theme From Shaft4:00
- A4What's Going On4:33
- B1Old Grand Dad5:04
- B2Georgia On My Mind6:42
- B3April In Paris5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Stay Together are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Let's Stay Together are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2023.
When was Let's Stay Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Groove Merchant GM 506.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Stay Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM 506) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Stay Together 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.
