US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3554
- Format
- LP, Album
Larry GrahamJust Be My Lady
Vinyl pressings
Just Be My Lady
by Larry Graham · 1981
12 pressings7 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
Just Be My Lady 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 Just Be My Lady
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Warner Bros. Records BKS 3554
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3554-S2 + SLM ⁜⁜⁜ △674 B-15796-S2Runout A, variant 1
BSK-1-3554-S2 + SLM ⁜⁜ △674-X B-15797-S2Runout B, variant 1
BSK-1-3554-S2 + SLM ++ △674 B-15796-S2Runout A, variant 2
BSK-1-3554-S2 + SLM + △674-X B-15797-S2Runout B, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56909
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K+56909+A STRAWBERRY W - 4Runout side A
K+56909+B STRAWBERRY W - 5Runout side B
K 56909 ALabel side A
K 56909 BLabel side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56909
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA-T\P4 K+56909+A STRAWBERRYRunout side A
WEA-T\P4 K+56909+B STRAWBERRYRunout side B
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 56909
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records XBS 3554
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XBS-3554-Side I-1A-2HZ: DM4Etched
XBS-3554-Side II-1A-2HZ: DM2Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records K 56909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records XBS 3554First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11117WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11117WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3554First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56909First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 56909First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3554First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3554LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | Warner Bros. Records BKS 3554First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Just Be My Lady4:24
- A2Loving You Is Beautiful4:29
- A3Guess Who4:58
- A4Our Love Keeps Growing Strong4:14
- A5Can't Nobody Take Your Place4:40
- B1No Place Like Home3:40
- B2Baby, You Are My Sunshine4:06
- B3I Just Love You3:28
- B4Feels Like Love3:26
- B5Remember When4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Be My Lady are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Just Be My Lady are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Just Be My Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BSK 3554.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Be My Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSK 3554, BKS 3554, K 56909, XBS 3554) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Be My Lady 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.
