US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34401
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-34401-1B -L. Nix- pSide A
BL-34401-1A -L. Nix- pSide B
AL 34401Side A label
BL 34401Side B label
Johnnie TaylorRated Extraordinaire
Vinyl pressings
Rated Extraordinaire
by Johnnie Taylor · 1977
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Rated Extraordinaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rated Extraordinaire
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34401
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AL-34401-1C -L.NIX-DRunout side A, etched & stamped
T BL-34401-1B -L.NIX-ARunout side B, etched & stamped
AL 34401Side A label
BL 34401Side B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34401
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AL-34401-1B -L.NIX-Side A runout
2 S BL-34401-1B -L.NIX-Side B runout
AL 34401Side A label
BL 34401Side B label
US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PCQ 34401
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QAL 34401Side 1 Label
QBL 34401Side 2 Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34401
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL-34401-1B -L.NIX-A-side runout groove inscription
BL-34401-1B -L.NIX-B-side runout groove inscription
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34401
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL-34401-1B -L.NIX-A-side runout groove inscription
BL-34401-1B -L.NIX-B-side runout groove inscription
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australasia | CBS Sbp 234964First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 81757 / CBS 81757First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS S 81757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS CBS 81757First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS CBS 81757First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34401First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PCQ 34401First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Your Love Is Rated X4:15
- A2Stormy5:14
- A3Here I Go (Through These Changes Again)3:59
- A4Did He Make Love To You3:35
- A5And I Panicked4:00
- B1Love Is Better In The A.M. Part 1 & 25:06
- B2It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It)3:26
- B3Not Just Another Booty Song3:43
- B4I'm Just A Shoulder To Cry On4:40
- B5Stop Giving People Hard Luck Stories3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rated Extraordinaire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rated Extraordinaire are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rated Extraordinaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Australasia and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34401.
How do I tell if my copy of Rated Extraordinaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34401, PCQ 34401, CBS 81757, Sbp 234964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-34401-1B -L. Nix- p and BL-34401-1A -L. Nix- p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rated Extraordinaire 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.
