US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Unipak
- Runout / matrix
CANADIAN LTD. WB-2017-A _M_HCRunout A etched
CANADIAN LTD WB-2017-B _M_HCRunout B etched
WB 2017 ALabel A
WB 2017 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Pleasure
by Ohio Players · 1972
21 pressings6 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Pleasure was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Pleasure
7 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Unipak
- Runout / matrix
CANADIAN LTD p WB-2017-A M HCA-side runout etching, variant 1
CANADIAN LTD p WB-2017-B M HC 3B-side runout etching, variant 1
CANADIAN LTD WB-2017-A M HCA-side runout etching, variant 2
CANADIAN LTD WB-2017-B M HCB-side runout etching, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WESTBOUND WB 2017 A-1 G.K.A-Side Runout Etching
WESTBOUND WB 2017 B-1 G.K.B-Side Runout Etching
WB 2017 AA-Side Label
WB 2017 BB-Side Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing - Unipak
- Runout / matrix
CANADIAN LTD. WB-2017-A _M_HC CJ ✲Runout side A etched,✲ stamped - Var. 1
CANADIAN LTD WB-2017-B _M_HC ✲Runout side B etched,✲ stamped - Var. 1
CANADIAN LTD WB-2017·A· 1 II MHC ✲Runout side A etched,1 ✲ stamped - Var. 2
CANADIAN LTD. WB-2017·B· 1 MHC ✲Runout side B etched,1 ✲ stamped - Var. 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Westbound Records WB 2017
- Format
- LP, Album · Unipak
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19146First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | One Way WB 2017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-220LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Westbound Records W-220LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Westbound Records W-220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Westbound Records SEW 014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Westbound records SEW 014LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Westbound Records SEWA 014Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK & Europe | Westbound Records SEWA 014LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017 / ORG Music ORGM-2283LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017 / ORG Music ORGM-2283LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017 / ORG Music ORGM-2283LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Westbound Records WB 2017 / ORG Music ORGM-2283LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Westbound Records W-220LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Westbound Records WB 2017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pleasure5:28
- A2Laid It3:00
- A3Pride And Vanity4:22
- A4Walt's First Trip3:08
- B1Varee Is Love2:43
- B2Walked Away From You2:29
- B3Paint Me2:02
- B4Funky Worm2:35
- B5Our Love Has Died4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pleasure are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Pleasure are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2023.
When was Pleasure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Westbound Records WB 2017.
How do I tell if my copy of Pleasure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 2017, BLPS 19146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CANADIAN LTD. WB-2017-A _M_HC and CANADIAN LTD WB-2017-B _M_HC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pleasure 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.
