US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8292
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712175A AT/GPRunout A etched
ST-A-712176A AT/GPRunout B etched
ST-A-712175 PRMatrix A, on label
ST-A-712176 PRMatrix B, on label
Joe TexFrom The Roots Came The Rapper
Vinyl pressings
From The Roots Came The Rapper
by Joe Tex · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
From The Roots Came The Rapper 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 From The Roots Came The Rapper
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Atlantic SD 8292
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712175 AA (MR) AT/GP ^ △15891 PRRunout A etched / (MR) stamped
ST-A-712176 AA AT/GP (MR) ^ △15891-X PRRunout B etched / (MR) stamped
ST-A-712175 PRMatrix A, on label
ST-A-712176 PRMatrix B, on label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8292
- Format
- LP, Album · Richmond Pressing
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8292
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-13639-A AT/GPRunout A etched
A-13640-A AT/GPRunout B etched
A-13639 PRMatrix A, on label
A-13640 PRMatrix B, on label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 40239
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records ATLP-012Continental ATLP-012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SD 8292 A GRunout, side A, etched
SD 8292 B R GRunout, side B, etched
ATLP-012/ALabel, side A
SD-8292-ALabel, side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 | Brazil | ATCO Records ATLP-012 / Continental ATLP-012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 239 / Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 239 / Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K 40239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 8292First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8292LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Lovin' Man3:06
- A2The Only Way I Know How To Love You3:19
- A3I Can Do It Better2:40
- A4Chained In The Mind3:50
- A5I'll Never Fall In Love Again11:23
- B1Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)8:44
- B2There's No Business Like Love3:10
- B3The Baby Is Mine3:42
- B4Somethings In Life Are Worth Dying For3:37
- B5Hate Yourself In The Morning3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From The Roots Came The Rapper are there?
10 vinyl pressings of From The Roots Came The Rapper are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was From The Roots Came The Rapper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 8292.
How do I tell if my copy of From The Roots Came The Rapper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8292, 8292, K 40239, ATLP-012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-712175A AT/GP and ST-A-712176A AT/GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is From The Roots Came The Rapper 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.
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