US
June 1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 P.I.R. AL-34238-1E F/W :-)Side A runout
T1 P.I.R. BL-34238-1E F/W :-) C1 0Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Summertime
by MFSB · 1976
20 pressings14 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Summertime was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Summertime
18 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 12 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 1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-34238-1H o F/W :-) H4 1SSide A runout
P.I.R. BL-34238-1H o F/W :-) H4 1SSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P P.I.R. AL-34238-1G F/W :-)Side A runout, variant 1
TI P.I.R. BL-34238-1E F/W :-). ASide B runout, variant 1
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P.I.R. AL-34238-1A I F/W :-)Runout side A, variant 1
P P.I.R. BL-34238-1H I F/W :-) 0Runout side B, variant 1
P P.I.R. AL-34238-1A I F/W :-)Runout side A, variant 2
P P.I.R. BL-34238-1G I F/W :-) 0Runout side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 81459Philadelphia International Records PIR 81459
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PIR-S-81459-A2 A 1Runout Side 1,
PIR-S-81459-BI A 7Runout Side 2,
S PIR 81459 A°Center label side 1
S PIR 81459 B°Center label side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PL 3009 / Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Epic 144179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Epic 144179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia PZ 34238 / Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | Epic 19049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 81459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 81459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records 25AP 150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records 25AP 150First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Philippines | CBS/Sony APP-1024-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 81459First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 81459 / Philadelphia International Records PIR 81459First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Malaysia | Lion LSLP 72LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Picnic In The Park4:10
- A2Summertime4:53
- A3Plenty Good Lovin'4:33
- A4Sunnin' And Funnin'4:14
- B1Summertime And I'm Feelin' Mellow4:00
- B2I'm On Your Side3:30
- B3Hot Summer Nights4:25
- B4We Got The Time4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summertime are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Summertime are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records PZ 34238, released June 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 34238, S PIR 81459, PL 3009, 144179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 P.I.R. AL-34238-1E F/W :-) and T1 P.I.R. BL-34238-1E F/W :-) C1 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summertime 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.
