US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12043
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SP-12043-A-Long
SP-12043-B
L.T.D.Kickin' Back
Vinyl pressings
Kickin' Back
by L.T.D. · 1981
13 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Kickin' Back 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 Kickin' Back
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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
- A&M Records 2382-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02382A-P1
A&M 02382B-P1
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12043
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP012043A-P2 (LONG)Runout Side A Etched
A+M SP 012043B-P1Runout Side B Etched
P CRunout Side A&B Stamped (not next to each other)
(SP-012043-A-Long)Label Side A
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2382-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02382A-P1
A&M 02382B-P1
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12043
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 12043A-S1 LONG B4 15Etched in runout, Side A
A&M SP 12043A-S3 SHORT B1 15Etched in runout, Side B
SP-12043-A-longPrinted on label, Side A
SP-12043-A-shortPrinted on label, Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2382A&M Records 2382-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 | Barbados | A&M Records AM-2382First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.039 / CBS 47.039First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12-9185First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9185 / A&M Records AM 2382First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-739First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-12043First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-12043First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2382-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2382 / A&M Records 2382-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-12043First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2382-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1981 | Zimbabwe | A&M Records AMRS 1373First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 13737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKickin' Back (Special Extended Version)7:52
- BBurnin' Hot6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kickin' Back are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Kickin' Back are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Kickin' Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Barbados, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12043.
How do I tell if my copy of Kickin' Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12043, 2382-S, 2382, AM-2382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-12043-A-Long and SP-12043-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kickin' Back 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.
