US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6229-AS-PRC-C-1 STERLINGRunout A
PD-1-6229-BS-PRC-C-1 STERLINGRunout B
PD-1-6229-ALabel A
PD-1-6229-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Royal Rappin's
by Millie Jackson · 1979
25 pressings14 countriesDiscoRhythm & BluesSoulBallad
Royal Rappin's was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Royal Rappin's
21 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album · 72 - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1.6229.AS.PRC-R-1-11-111Side A runout Variant 1
PD-1-6229.BS.PRC.R-1-1-11Side B runout Variant 1
PD-1.6229.AS.PRC-R-1-11-11 STERLINGSide A runout Variant 2
PD-1-6229.BS.PRC.R-3-11-1 STERLINGSide B runout Variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 - Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6229-BS-K1Side A
PD-1-6229-BS-K2Side B
A2 ⊲ PD-I-6229-AS-KISide A, etched
C2 ⊲ PD-I-6229-BS-K2Side B, etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26
- Runout / matrix
"STERLING" on side A & BStamped
PD-1-6229-AS-PRC-C-1 STERLING
PD-1-6229-BS-PRC-C-1 STERLING
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
<-> C-1 ⊲ PD-1-6229•AS•K2 STERLINGRunout side A
C-3 ⊲ <-> PD•1•6229•BS-K2 STERLINGRunout side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6229Spring Records 2480 516
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6229-AS-PRC-C-1 STERLINGSide A runout
PD-1-6229-BS-PRC-C-1 STERLINGSide B runout
PD-1-6229-AS-CP1Side A label
PD-1-6229-BS-CP1Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Polydor PD-1-6229 / Spring Records 2480 516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australasia | Polydor 2480 516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Polydor 2391440 / Spring Records 2391440First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2480 516First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2480 516 / Spring Records 2480 516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Polydor PD-1-6229 / Polydor 2480 516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1271 / Spring Records MPF 1271First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1271 / Spring Records MPF 1271First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Polydor 2480 516 / Spring Records 2480516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 2391 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 440 / Spring Records 23 91 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Spring Records 2480 516 / Polydor 2480 516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6229 / Spring Records 2480 516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6229 / Spring Records 2480 516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Spring Records SPR 33-6746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | South Africa | Trutone Music VRL 1022LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6229 / Spring Records 2480 516LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Music, Soft Lights, And You4:24
- A2Feels Like The First Time4:03
- A3You Never Cross My Mind3:55
- A4Love Changes3:52
- A5I Changed My Mind4:08
- B1Do You Wanna Make Love4:24
- B2If I Had My Way6:03
- B3If You Had Your Way3:15
- B4You Needed Me4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Royal Rappin's are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Royal Rappin's are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Royal Rappin's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6229.
How do I tell if my copy of Royal Rappin's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6229, 2480 516, 2391440, 2391 440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6229-AS-PRC-C-1 STERLING and PD-1-6229-BS-PRC-C-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Royal Rappin's 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.
