US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39403
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 39403Side 1 - label
BL 39403Side 2 - label
Lou RawlsClose Company
Vinyl pressings
Close Company
by Lou Rawls · 1984
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Close Company was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Close Company
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26127
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26127
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39403
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 39403Side A label
BL 39403Side b label
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 144.831
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 144.831First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Epic EPC 26127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 28-3P-566First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic 28-3P-566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 26127 / Epic 26127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Epic FE 39403First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic FE 39403First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic FE 39403LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1All Time Lover4:36
- A2In The Middle Of The Night4:18
- A3Close Company4:46
- A4Pretty Eyes4:22
- A5When We Were Young3:35
- B1Ready Or Not?4:30
- B2Forever I Do (The Wedding Song)4:45
- B3The Lady In My Life4:45
- B4Say It Again3:38
- B5Sunshine (When Are You Coming My Way)4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Close Company are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Close Company are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Close Company first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic FE 39403.
How do I tell if my copy of Close Company is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FE 39403, EPC 26127, 144.831, 28-3P-566) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 39403 and BL 39403. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Close Company 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.
