US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LRC-9317-A STERLINGSide A, runout, hand etched / stamped
LRC-9317-B STERLINGSide B, runout, hand etched / stamped
Lonnie SmithFunk Reaction
Vinyl pressings
Funk Reaction
by Lonnie Smith · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesJazz-FunkFunkDiscoJazz
Funk Reaction 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 Funk Reaction
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317Lester Radio Corporation LRC-9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LRC-9317-A STERLINGSide A, runout, hand etched / stamped
LRC-9317-B STERLINGSide B, runout, hand etched / stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LRC-9317-A-1-1-1 PRCSide A runout
LRC-9317-B-1-1-1 PRCSide B runout
STERLING
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lester Radio Corporation 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LRC-9317-A MR △22653 (1) sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢSide A runout
LRC-9317-B MR △22653-X (1) sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LRC-9317-A STERLINGSide A, runout, hand etched / stamped
LRC-9317-B STERLINGSide B, runout, hand etched / stamped
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 83302First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317 / Lester Radio Corporation LRC-9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Soul 1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Mr Bongo MRBLP298LP, Album, Bioplastic, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Bioplastic, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2024 | Europe | Mr Bongo MRBLP298 / Lester Radio Corporation LRC-9317LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Mr Bongo MRBLP298VMPLP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Funk Reaction5:51
- A2For The Love Of It6:10
- A3Babbitt's Other Song6:12
- B1It's Changed6:12
- B2When The Night Is Right7:12
- B3All In My Mind6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funk Reaction are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Funk Reaction are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was Funk Reaction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Europe. One of them is Lester Radio Corporation LRC 9317.
How do I tell if my copy of Funk Reaction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LRC 9317, 9317, TKR 83302) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LRC-9317-A STERLING and LRC-9317-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funk Reaction 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.