US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088-ALabel Matrix Side 1
SRM-1-1088-BLabel Matrix Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Contradiction
by Ohio Players · 1976
24 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Contradiction 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 Contradiction
21 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088 CP A5Side A
SRM-1-1088 CP B4Side B
STERLINGBoth sides stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088 CP A4 STERLINGVariant 1 - side A etched / stamped
SRM-1-1088 CP B4 STERLINGVariant 1 - side B etched / stamped
SRM-1-1088 CP A5 STERLINGVariant 2 - side A etched / stamped
SRM-1-1088 CP B5 STERLINGVariant 2 - side B etched / stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088 CT A2 STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
SRM-1-1088 CT B1 STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
T 1 SRM-1-1088 CT A3 STERLINGRunout side A, variant 2
T 2 SRM-1-1088 CT B2 STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088 A-9 CS STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
SRM-1-1088 CS B9 STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
SRM-1-1088 A-9 CS STERLING A2 S2Runout side A, variant 2
SRM-1-1088 CS B9 STERLING A2 S1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1088 ALabel side A
SRM-1-1088 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1088First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Mercury 6338 686 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7100First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Mercury 6338 686 / Mercury LPR-19027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 686First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 9100 024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 9100-024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Mercury 848 348-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Contradiction4:37
- A2Precious Love4:57
- A3Little Lady Maria4:16
- A4Far East Mississippi4:58
- B1Who'd She Coo?4:32
- B2My Life4:01
- B3Tell The Truth3:37
- B4My Ladies Run Me Crazy3:54
- B5Bi-Centennial3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contradiction are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Contradiction are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Contradiction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-1088.
How do I tell if my copy of Contradiction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-1088, 9100 024, 9100-024, 6338 686) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-1088-A and SRM-1-1088-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contradiction 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.
