US
July 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7102
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul JabaraKeeping Time
Vinyl pressings
Keeping Time
by Paul Jabara · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
Keeping Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Keeping Time
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7102
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7102-AS-1T AZ NBLP-7102-A-3 (C stamped) 8Side A etched
T1 NBLP-7102-BS TH-2 AZ CB/1 (D stamped) 1Side B etched
NBLP 7102 ASSide A label
NBLP 7102 BSSide B label
US
July 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7102 DJ
- Format
- LP, Promo, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7102 AS CP-2 Az CB / 1Side A runout
NBLP 7102 BS CP-1 Az CB / 2Side B runout
US
July 24, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7102 DJ
- Format
- LP, Promo, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP {NPLP crossed through] 7102-AS 4 AZ CB T2 A 1TSide A runout
NBLP {NPLP crossed through] 7102-AS-4 AZ CB T2 A 1TSide B runout
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAL 2029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAL. 2029. A1 ◇T 1 EEtched runout, side A
CAL. 2029. B1 ◇T 1 DEtched runout, side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAL 2029
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CAL. 2029. A1 ◇T 1 AEtched runout, side A
CAL. 2029. B1 ◇T 1 BEtched runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NBLP 7102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Casablanca CBSE 71036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CALP 5025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Casablanca CALP 5025 / Casablanca CA. LP 5025First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-6585First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca CAL 2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca CAL 2029First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | Canada | Casablanca NBLP 7102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7102 DJFirst yearLP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7102 DJFirst yearLP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Didn't The Time Go Fast4:17
- A2Saturday Matinee3:24
- A3Trapped In A Stairway3:13
- A4Take Good Care Of My Baby / What's A Girl To Do (Medley)4:47
- A5Dancin'3:39
- B1Last Dance3:10
- B2Pleasure Island10:40
- B3Something's Missing (In My Life)5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keeping Time are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Keeping Time are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Keeping Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7102, released July 24, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Keeping Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7102, NBLP 7102 DJ, CAL 2029, CBSE 71036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keeping Time 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.
