US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records DM-11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM-11-AS-RE-1 (6) 3ARun-Out Inscription A-Side
DM-11-BS-RE-1 (6)Run-Out Inscription B-Side
DM-11-A/SA-Side Label
DM-11-B/SB-Side Label
Lenny WilliamsChoosing You
Vinyl pressings
Choosing You
by Lenny Williams · 1977
19 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Choosing You was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Choosing You
16 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AB 12289-17174-S X JS.I.XTALRunout Side A
AB 12289-17175-S X JS.I.XTALRunout Side B
45-17174-5Label Side A
45-17175-5Label Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AB 12289-17174-S X JS.I.XTALRunout side A
AB 12289-17175-S X JS.I.XTALRunout side B
45-17174-SLabel side A
45-17175-SLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records DM-8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-12289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-26-101-056First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Europe | ABC Records 11 526 ATFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records 8.002 / Carrere 8 002First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records EA 49.305 / ABC Records 49 305First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 22041First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | ABC Records 11575First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4198First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4198First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records DM-11First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records DM-8First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-12289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-12289First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Goldies 45 P-28127", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChoosing You6:13
- BPlease Don't Tempt Me7:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Choosing You are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Choosing You are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Choosing You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is ABC Records DM-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Choosing You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM-11, AB-12289, DM-8, ABC 4198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM-11-AS-RE-1 (6) 3A and DM-11-BS-RE-1 (6). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Choosing You 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.
