US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PST 1248 [initials]A-Side Runout Etching
PST 1249 [initials]B-Side Runout Etching
PST-1248Side A Label
PST-1249Side B Label
Kool & The GangFunky Stuff
Vinyl pressings
Funky Stuff
by Kool & The Gang · 1973
23 pressings11 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Funky Stuff was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Funky Stuff
16 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
PST 1218-25Etched Runout Side One
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
jy PST 1248(2)A-Side Runout Etching
jy PST 1249(1)B-Side Runout Etching
PST-1248A-Side Label
PST-1249B-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PST1248-1-1-1 PR DEtched side A
PST1249-1-1-1 PR DEtched side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PST1248 DEP-5574 -------◄Etched Side A
PST1249 DEP2 557 #3 0Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | De-Lite Records 1088-557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | De-Lite Records 1088-557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2001 474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2001 474First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar CS-830 / De-Lite Records CS-8307", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Brazil | Tapecar CS-830 / De-Lite Records CS-8307" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AFunky Stuff2:59
- BMore Funky Stuff2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Stuff are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Funky Stuff are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Funky Stuff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is De-Lite Records DEP 557.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Stuff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEP 557, 2001 474, 1088-557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PST 1248 [initials] and PST 1249 [initials]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Stuff 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.
