US
1981- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 818
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 26
- Runout / matrix
DE-818-2-56480-PRC-C-2-1-1-A-(19) STERLINGSide A
DE-818-2-56476-PRC-C-2-1-1-B- STERLINGSide B
Kool & The GangGet Down On It
Vinyl pressings
Get Down On It
by Kool & The Gang · 1981
17 pressings10 countriesSoul-JazzDiscoFunk / SoulJazz
Get Down On It was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 On It
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records MK-194
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ MK -194-2-56480-HRMetched one side
1 ⟷ MK -194-2-56480-HRMetched other side
STERLINGstamped both sides
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 818 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DE 816
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 310933De-Lite Records 310933
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
310933 ASide A runout groove, etched
310933 BSide B runout groove, etched
M.P.P.V.Both sides runout groove, stamped
(310933 A)Side A label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records 101610Vogue 101610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101610A1Runout side A, variant 1
101610BRunout side B, variant 1
101610A1 M.P.P.V.Runout side A, variant 2
101610B M.P.P.V.Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Costa Rica | De-Lite Records DE 816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Vogue 310933 / De-Lite Records 310933First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | France | De-Lite Records 101610 / Vogue 101610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Jamaica | De-Lite Records JB 004First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1981 | US | De-Lite Records MK-194First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | De-Lite Records DE 818 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | De-Lite Records DE 818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Discos Sonibel DSR 85027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Discos Sonibel DSR 85027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | De-Lite Records 6198 5317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | De-Lite Records F - DEL 0000005.77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPCO-5005012", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA SPCO-5005012", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Mercury KDJ911212", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MER 3467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Mercury MERX 346 / Mercury 868 593-112", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | De-Lite Records DE 8187", White Label | 7", White Label |
Tracklist
- AGet Down On It3:33
- AGet Down On It3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get Down On It are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Get Down On It are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was Get Down On It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Costa Rica, France, Jamaica. One of them is De-Lite Records DE 818.
How do I tell if my copy of Get Down On It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DE 818, MK-194, DE 818 DJ, DE 816) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DE-818-2-56480-PRC-C-2-1-1-A-(19) STERLING and DE-818-2-56476-PRC-C-2-1-1-B- STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get Down On It 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.
