US
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J-102A-2 A1 RA-Side Runout Etching
J-102B-2 A2 RB-Side Runout Etching
J-102-AA-Side Label
J-102-BB-Side Label
Johnny NashLet's Move And Groove (Together) / Understanding
Vinyl pressings
Let's Move And Groove (Together) / Understanding
by Johnny Nash · 1965
15 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Let's Move And Groove was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Move And Groove
13 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J- 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J-102-A-1A I A1Label side A
J-102-B-1A I A1Label side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J- 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J-102 AA-Side Runout
J-102 BB-Side Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J-102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- JoDa J- 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
J-102 AA-Side Runout
J-102 BB-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | JoDa J-102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | Allied AR-6345First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Jamaica | JoDa J-102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Funckler JR 42.803First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25353First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N.25353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J-102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J- 102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J-102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J- 102First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J- 102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J-102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | JoDa J- 102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Pye International 7N 253537", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Microfon 34247", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ALet's Move And Groove (Together)3:00
- BUnderstanding2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Move And Groove are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let's Move And Groove are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1966.
When was Let's Move And Groove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is JoDa J-102.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Move And Groove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J-102, J- 102, 7N.25353, AR-6345) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J-102A-2 A1 R and J-102B-2 A2 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Move And Groove 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.
