US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0205RCA Victor APL1-0205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0205A 10 I - A2Runout A
APL1 0205B 6S R -I A2Runout B
APL1-0205-ALabel A
APL1-0205-BLabel B
LabellePressure Cookin'
Vinyl pressings
Pressure Cookin'
by LaBelle · 1973
13 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Pressure Cookin' 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 Pressure Cookin'
5 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0205A-3 HRunout side A, variant 1
APL1-0205-D-55 R HRunout side B, variant 1
APL1-0205A-3 HRunout side A, variant 2
APL1--0205-B-5S R HRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0205
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0205 A 1EEtched A
APL1 0205 B 1EEtched B
New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0205
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0205
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0205-ASide A label
APL1-0205-BSide B label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-0205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Philippines | RCA APL1-0205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | RCA Victor APL1-0205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | RCA APL1-0205 / RCA Victor APL1-0205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | RCA APL1-0205LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1973 | US | RCA APL1-0205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA APL1-0205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | RCA Victor LSA 3223LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-0205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA AJL1-0205 / RCA 26.21681LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA AJL 1-0205 / RCA 26.21681LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | RCA AYL1-4176LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA AJL1 - 0205LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pressure Cookin'3:00
- Medley: Something In The Air / The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- A3Sunshine (Woke Me Up This Morning)3:18
- A4(Can I Speak To You Before You Go To) Hollywood6:38
- B1Mr. Music Man4:05
- B2Goin' On A Holiday3:21
- B3Let Me See You In The Light6:13
- B4Open Up Your Heart3:25
- B5Last Dance4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pressure Cookin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Pressure Cookin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Pressure Cookin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, New Zealand, Philippines. One of them is RCA APL1-0205.
How do I tell if my copy of Pressure Cookin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0205) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 0205A 10 I - A2 and APL1 0205B 6S R -I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pressure Cookin' 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.
