Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDSX 2203
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Level 42Turn It On
Vinyl pressings
Turn It On
by Level 42 · 1981
10 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkFunk / Soul
Turn It On 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 Turn It On
9 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 286
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · Picture Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 286 A // 1 ∇ E TH 1 1 TOWNHOUSEA side runout
POSPX 286 B // 1 ∇ E TH 1 1 TOWNHOUSEB side runout
UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 286
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 286 - A2 DAMONTRunout side A, etched
POSP 286 - B2 DAMONTRunout side B, etched
TOWNHOUSERunout both sides, stamped
UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 286
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 286
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · Red Polydor Label
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 286 A // 1 ∇ E TH 1 1 TOWNHOUSEA Side Runout
POSPX 286 B // 1 ∇ E TH 1 1 TOWNHOUSEB Side Runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX286
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2203First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2812 081First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2814 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 373First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 286First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 2867", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX286First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 286First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSP 286First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Polydor POSPX 286First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATurn It On5:32
- BStarchild5:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn It On are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Turn It On are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Turn It On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada, UK, France, Spain. One of them is Polydor PDSX 2203.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn It On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PDSX 2203, POSPX 286, POSP 286, POSPX286) 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 Turn It On 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.
