US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-1023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\S AB1023-A-1B JS-2-XTAL cpA runout
1S AB1023-B-1A JS-XTAL C/3B runout
AB-1023-AA label
SB-1023-BB label
Lenny WilliamsChoosing You
Vinyl pressings
Choosing You
by Lenny Williams · 1977
10 pressings9 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / 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
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5232
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL-5232-A-2 D ALLENSide A
ABCL-5232-B-1 V 15Side B
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 626-404-084
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-1023
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 68.053
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
68053A [AREACEM logo]Side A, etched, AREACEM logo stamped
68053B [AREACEM logo]Side B, etched, AREACEM logo stamped
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 472
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 626-404-084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records 68.053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 472First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8115-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-1023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-1023LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1356/9 / Movieplay 17.1356/9LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh!3:21
- A2Look Up With Your Mind4:40
- A3Choosing You6:13
- A4Riding The High Wire4:30
- B1Please Don't Tempt Me7:52
- B2I've Been Away From Love Too Long4:08
- B3Trust In Me4:14
- B4Problem Solver3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Choosing You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Choosing You are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Choosing You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-1023.
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 AB-1023, ABCL 5232, 626-404-084, 9022-1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, \S AB1023-A-1B JS-2-XTAL cp and 1S AB1023-B-1A JS-XTAL C/3. 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.
