US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p M-2107-AS x AA-Side Runout Etching
p M 2107 BS x AB-Side Runout Etching
M-2107-ASA-Side Label
M-2107-BSB-Side Label
Love Unlimited OrchestraTheme From Together Brothers
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Together Brothers
by Love Unlimited Orchestra · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesThemeFunkFunk / SoulStage & Screen
Theme From Together Brothers was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Theme From Together Brothers
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2107AM 1B SSMono Side Runout
M2107ASD 1A SSSSStereo Side Runout
M-2107-AMMono Side Label
M-2107-ASStereo Side Label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209-2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209-2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6162024 1W 320 1 DRunout side A
10 AA6162 024 2W 320 1 ERunout side B
AA 6162 024 1. WLabel side A
AA 6162 024 2. WLabel side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6162 024 1 1 520 25Runout area side A
6162 024 2 1 520 1974 25Runout area side B
6162 024.1Label side A
6162 024.2Label side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Philips 6162 024First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-2160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-2160 (S)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philips 6162 024First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Turkey | Philips 6162 024First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2107First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2107First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ATheme From Together Brothers2:46
- BFind The Man Bros.2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Together Brothers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Theme From Together Brothers are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Theme From Together Brothers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2107.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Together Brothers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2107, 1209-2107, 6162 024, HIT-2160) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p M-2107-AS x A and p M 2107 BS x A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Together Brothers 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.
