UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
6052129 1F//1∇420 1 1 1 2 04Runout A
6052129 2F//1∇420 1 1 8 04Runout B
6052 129.1Label A
6052 129.2Label B
Joe TexI Gotcha
Vinyl pressings
I Gotcha
by Joe Tex · 1971
44 pressings23 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
I Gotcha 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 I Gotcha
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
6052129 1F//1∇420 1 1 1 2 04Runout A
6052129 2F//1∇420 1 1 8 04Runout B
6052 129.1Label A
6052 129.2Label B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection-Moulded
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6052129 1F 320Runout stamped side A
10 AA 6052129 2F 320Runout stamped side B
AA 6052 129.1 FLabel side A
AA 6052 129.2 FLabel side B
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SFL-1710
- Format
- 7"
Peru
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6051 022
- 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 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Mercury 6052 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Japan | Mercury SFL-1710First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Peru | Philips 6051 022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Peru | Philips 6051022First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Mercury 6052 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Mercury 6052 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Mercury 6052 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Mercury 6052 1297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Dial D.10107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-700007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Greece | Mercury 6052 1297", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Iran | Royal RT 705 / 1977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Mercury 60521297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6052 1297", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Dial 1-491567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mercury 6052 1297", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Lebanon | Mercury 60521297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Mercury MER-11467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Gotcha2:18
- BA Mother's Prayer2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Gotcha are there?
44 vinyl pressings of I Gotcha are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
When was I Gotcha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Germany, Japan, Peru. One of them is Mercury 6052 129.
How do I tell if my copy of I Gotcha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6052 129, SFL-1710, 6051 022, 6051022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6052129 1F//1∇420 1 1 1 2 04 and 6052129 2F//1∇420 1 1 8 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Gotcha 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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