US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4512MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Junior WalkerBlow The House Down
Vinyl pressings
Blow The House Down
by Junior Walker · 1983
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Blow The House Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Blow The House Down
12 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1689 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4512MG
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1689MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1318
- Format
- 12"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1318
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M1689XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Motown 101812First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·029First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1318First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMG 1318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1318First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown 1689MF (66860)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4512MGFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 4512MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1689 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1689MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABlow The House Down (Vocal)6:59
- BBlow The House Down (Instrumental)6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blow The House Down are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blow The House Down are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Blow The House Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 4512MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Blow The House Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4512MG, 1689 MF, 1689MF, TMGT 1318) 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 Blow The House Down 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.