France
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 508664Vogue 508664
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
508664A2 ****A-Side matrix no. etched, stars (****) stamped
508664B2 *****B-Side matrix no. etched, stars (****) stamped
Vinyl pressings
At Their Best
by Kool & The Gang · 1983
17 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
At Their Best 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 At Their Best
16 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DSR 7000
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSR 7000 A 11|Side A, Stamped
DSR 7000 B 11|Side B, Stamped
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TLP-50073De-Lite Records DSR 7000
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 810 877-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
810 877-1 S 1 320 1 URunout side A, stamped variant 1
810 877-1 S 2 320 1 CRunout side B, stamped variant 1
810 877-1 S 1 320 1 GRunout side A, stamped variant 2
810 877-1 S 2 320 1 NRunout side B, stamped variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 810 877 -1 ME
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
810 877 - 1 S 1 320 1 AStamped
810 877 - 1 S 2 320 1 AStamped
Israel
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 25582
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | RCA Victor TLP-50073 / De-Lite Records DSR 7000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | France | De-Lite Records 508664 / Vogue 508664First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | De-Lite Records 810 877-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | De-Lite Records 46 747 2LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Germany | De-Lite Records 810 877 -1 MEFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Israel | CBS CBS 25582First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Carosello DLPP 9007First yearLP, Picture Disc, Compilation · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Compilation · Picture disc |
| 1983 | Italy | De-Lite Records DLP 9007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | De-Lite Records DSR-7000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Japan | De-Lite Records 3038 (DSR-7000)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Japan | De-Lite Records 25AP 2506First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Peru | De-Lite Records Y-DEL-0007000.2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Philippines | De-Lite Records DSR-7000First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | De-Lite Records DSR 7000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Spain | De-Lite Records SPL1-50052First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Street Kids4:00
- A2Ladies' Night6:37
- A3Too Hot5:03
- A4Celebration4:58
- A5Take It To The Top4:18
- A6Steppin' Out4:54
- B1Get Down On It6:08
- B2Take My Heart4:04
- B3Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho4:22
- B4Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La)4:54
- B5Good Time Tonight4:59
- B6Big Fun5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Their Best are there?
17 vinyl pressings of At Their Best are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was At Their Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, US, Argentina, Germany and more. One of them is De-Lite Records 508664.
How do I tell if my copy of At Their Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 508664, DSR 7000, TLP-50073, 810 877-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 508664A2 **** and 508664B2 *****. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Their Best 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.
