US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TK 1009-A-2-1-1A
TK 1009-B-2-1-1B
Vinyl pressings
Get Down Tonight
by KC & The Sunshine Band · 1975
38 pressings17 countriesDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Get Down Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Get Down Tonight
37 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 17 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T.K-1009-A MR ∆96926Run-out Etching Side A
T.K-1009-B MR ∆96926-XRun-out Etching Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T.K-1009-A M2Runout Etching Side A
T.K-1009-B MRRunout Etching Side B
1009-ALabel side A
1009-BLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TK-1009-A-1 1-1 MR PRCEtched Side A, variant 1
TK-1009-B-1-1-1 MR PRCEtched Side B, variant 1
TK-1009-A-2 1-1 PRCEtched Side A, variant 2
TK-1009-B-1-1-1 MR PRCEtched Side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 1009- A MR 2-20-75 14122 [reversed]Side A Runout, variant 1
TK-1009-B MR 2-20-75 22122 [reversed]Side B Runout, variant 1
T.K. 1009- A MR 2-20-75 14544 [reversed]Side A Runout, variant 2
TK-1009-B MR 2-20-75 32122 [reversed]Side B Runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 1009-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor 102613First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | One Way ON-168First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | T.K. Records 1009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | RCA XB 02025First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA XB 02025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor XB 020257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB 02025First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB-02025 / RCA 26.11259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA XB-02025 / RCA Victor 26.11 259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | RCA Victor RCS 4010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA XB 02025 / RCA Victor XB 02025First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA XB 02025 / RCA Victor XB 02025First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGet Down Tonight3:06
- BYou Don't Know2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Down Tonight are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Get Down Tonight are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Get Down Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is T.K. Records 1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Down Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1009, 1009-A, BOY 93, K4 5001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TK 1009-A-2-1-1 and TK 1009-B-2-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Down Tonight 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.
