UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Steinar STE 1250
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
MezzoforteTake Off
Vinyl pressings
Take Off
by Mezzoforte · 1984
12 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Take Off 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 Take Off
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Steinar STE 750Steinar STE 7 50
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STE-750-A DAMONT MT.Runout side A, variant 1
STE-750-B DAMONT MT.Runout side B, variant 1
STE-750-A DAMONT MT. E tones ÜRunout side A, variant 2
STE-750-B DAMONT D MT.Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Steinar STE 1250
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- Steinar STE 750
- Format
- 7", White Label
- Runout / matrix
STE 750-A DAMONTA
STE 750-B DAMONTB
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 532-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 532 - 1 S 1 320 F 1Runout side A, etched
881 532 - 1 S 2 320 E 1Runout side B, etched
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 532-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 532 7 S 1 320 C 1Runout side A
881 532 7 S 2 320 C 1Runout side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Steinar STE 750First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 532-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 532-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 804-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 532-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Steinar STE 1250First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Steinar STE 750 / Steinar STE 7 50First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Steinar STE 1250First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 881 804-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 804-112", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 804-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 881 532-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Off3:53
- BDouble Orange Juice3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Off are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Take Off are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Take Off first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany, Spain. One of them is Steinar STE 1250.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Off is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STE 1250, STE 750, 881 532-1, 881 532-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Off 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.
