UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 8201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPIR-8201-A1 Λ CRunout side A
SPIR-8201-B1 7 ΛRunout side B
Lou RawlsSit Down And Talk To Me
Vinyl pressings
Sit Down And Talk To Me
by Lou Rawls · 1979
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Sit Down And Talk To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sit Down And Talk To Me
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · pitman Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AA - ZS9-3738-3 F/W NS PA and AA Runouts Identical
ZS9 3738-3A and AA Labels Identical
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 8201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 8201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PS 1035First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 8201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 8201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Philadelphia International Records PS 1035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 8201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS9 3738First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82017", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASit Down And Talk To Me3:15
- BWhen You Get Home3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sit Down And Talk To Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sit Down And Talk To Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Sit Down And Talk To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records S PIR 8201.
How do I tell if my copy of Sit Down And Talk To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S PIR 8201, ZS9 3738, PIR 8201, PS 1035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPIR-8201-A1 Λ C and SPIR-8201-B1 7 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sit Down And Talk To Me 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.
