US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
A Gasssss
by Junior Walker & The All Stars · 1970
19 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
A Gasssss was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Gasssss
18 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
SS-726 H ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HS-1727-R Z4RS-3069-2 BRunout A
HS-1728-R SS-726 Z4RS-3070-2 C ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HRunout B
HS-1727-2 Z4RS-3069-2Label A
HS-1728-2 Z4RS-3070-2Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS-3069-2 A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K SS-726 HS-227R I+Side A runout, etched [Z4RS-3069-2 A, I+ stamped], variant 1
Z4RS-3070-2 A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K SS-726 I+ HS-228RSide B runout, etched [Z4RS-3070-2 A, I+ stamped], variant 1
Z4RS-3069-2 A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K SS-726 HS-227R I+ ⋀1Side A runout, etched [Z4RS-3069-2 A, I+ ⋀1 stamped], variant 2
Z4RS-3070-2 A ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K SS-726 I+ HS-228R ⋀ 1Side B runout, etched [Z4RS-3070-2 A, I+ ⋀ 1 stamped], variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HS-1727-RA-side matrix on label
Z4RS-3069-2A-side matrix on label
HS-1728-RB-side matrix on label
Z4RS-3070-2B-side matrix on label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6-22-70 SS-726 HS-1727-R Z4RS-3069-2 D ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KA Side runout
6-22-70 SS-726 Z4RS-3070-2 D HS-1728-R ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KB Side runout
HS-1727-2A Side label
HS-1728-2B Side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 726
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SS-726 HS-1727-R Z4RS-3069-2 D 6-22-70 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K AudioMatrixRunout A
HS-1728-R SS-726 Z4RS-3070-2 D ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K 6-22-70 AudioMatrixRunout B
HS 1727 2Label A
HS 1728 2Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10060First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown SS 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 062 91798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-91 798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Soul SS 726 / Tamla Motown SS 726First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-8301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 054-91798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Soul SS 726First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Soul SS 726LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Do You See My Love (For You Growing)3:10
- A2And When I Die2:50
- A3I Was Made To Love Her2:39
- A4Carry Your Own Load2:58
- A5Shut Up, Don't Interrupt Me2:51
- A6Groove And Move2:40
- B1Holly Holy4:00
- B2Honey Come Back3:55
- B3Riding High On Love2:40
- B4Hey Jude2:59
- B5At A Saturday Matinee2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Gasssss are there?
19 vinyl pressings of A Gasssss are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was A Gasssss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Soul SS 726.
How do I tell if my copy of A Gasssss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 726, STML 11167, STMLO 10060, 2C 062 91798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Gasssss 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.
