US
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-569
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
SIDE 1: ST1 569 B2 #2 0
SIDE 2: ST2 569 B2 #2 0
Jimmy McGriffThe Dudes Doin' Business
Vinyl pressings
The Dudes Doin' Business
by Jimmy McGriff · 1971
13 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazzBlues
The Dudes Doin' Business was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Dudes Doin' Business
4 pressings came out in 1971, 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
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-569
- Format
- LP, Album · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-569-W2 IAMRunout A
ST2-569-W2 IAMRunout B
US
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-569
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-569-W1 ---<Side A runout
ST2-569-W1 ---<Side B runout
US
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-569
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
SIDE 1: 1-569-F-3 • 1[sideways] ✲
SIDE 2: 2-569-F-3 • 1[sideways] ✲
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-569First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc GMLP-2205LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Groove Merchant GM 2205LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Drownin' On Dry Land3:03
- A2Good Things Don't Happen Every Day3:07
- A3Ain't That A Shame2:45
- A4A Losing Battle3:16
- A5It Ain't What'cha Got2:47
- B1In The Heat Of The Night4:41
- B2Workin'3:43
- B3Oh! Darling3:34
- B4The Inner Light3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dudes Doin' Business are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Dudes Doin' Business are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
When was The Dudes Doin' Business first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Capitol Records ST-569, released February 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dudes Doin' Business is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-569) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SIDE 1: ST1 569 B2 #2 0 and SIDE 2: ST2 569 B2 #2 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dudes Doin' Business 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.
