US
July 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 6002 SASide 1 Label
BDS 6002 SBSide 2 Label
Michael HendersonSlingshot
Vinyl pressings
Slingshot
by Michael Henderson · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesP.FunkSoulFunk / Soul
Slingshot was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Slingshot
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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
July 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- Format
- LP, Album
US
July 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- Format
- LP, Album · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS-6002-SA MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE :v) S HuBA-Side Runout Etching
BDS-6002-SB MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE :v) MB-Side Runout Etching
BDS 6002 SAA-Side Label
BDS 6002 SBB-Side Label
US
July 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 6002 SA Herbie :^) M MR △25248 (2)Side 1 Label
BDS 6002 SB Herbie :^) S MR △25248X (2)Side 2 Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 6002
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.24971First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.24971LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Portugal | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Plum Records TRC 3090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Buddah Records BDS 6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Slingshot4:20
- A2Never Gonna Give You Up4:12
- A3Can't We Fall In Love Again3:42
- A4Take Care6:34
- B1Make It Easy On Yourself3:51
- B2(We Are Here To) Geek You Up6:30
- B3In It For The Goodies3:33
- B4Come To Me3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slingshot are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Slingshot are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Slingshot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 6002, released July 11, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Slingshot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 6002, 6.24971, TRC 3090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 6002 SA and BDS 6002 SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slingshot 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.
