US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KSD 1062King Records KS-1062
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-1062-ARunout side A hand-etched
KS-1062-BRunout side B hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
It's My Thing
by Marva Whitney · 1969
17 pressings6 countriesFunkSoulFunk / Soul
It's My Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 It's My Thing
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KSD 1062King Records KS-1062
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-1062-ARunout side A hand-etched
KS-1062-B CRRunout side B hand-etched
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 583 767
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
583767 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 2stamped
583767 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 2stamped
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records KS 1062
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 321
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1969 J 9 ◊ V A 1 00 184321 S 1Side A
1 ℗ 1969 J 9 ◊ V A 1 00 184321 S 2Side B
Turkey
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 321
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | King Records KS 1062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 184 321First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Turkey | Polydor 184 321First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 583 767First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1062 / King Records KS-1062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | King Records KSD 1062 / King Records KS-1062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Famous Flame Records FF 1026LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Soul Brother Records LP SBCS 6DLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2000 | UK | King Records KING 01LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2007 | US | Polydor PD 1062LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Soul Brother Records LP SBCS 6DLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spain | Vampi Soul VAMPI 329LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | Elemental Music 620954 / King Records 620954LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label MHR-001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 1062LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 1062 / Polydor PD1062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's My Thing (Part 1)2:50
- A2It's My Thing (Part 2)2:02
- A3Things Got To Get Better (Get Together)2:55
- A4What Kind Of Man2:10
- A5If You Love Me2:40
- A6In The Middle2:45
- B1Unwind Yourself2:45
- B2You Got To Have A Job4:15
- B3I'll Work It Out2:58
- B4Get Out Of My Life2:55
- B5I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired2:30
- B6Shades Of Brown2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's My Thing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of It's My Thing are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2026.
When was It's My Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is King Records KSD 1062, released June 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of It's My Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KSD 1062, 583 767, KS 1062, 184 321) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-1062-A and KS-1062-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's My Thing 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.