Vinyl pressings
by Philadelphia International All Stars · 1977
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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.
P.I.R. AL-34651-1B F/W (Smiley) MRunout side A, variant 1
P.I.R. BL-34651-1B F/W (Smiley) MRunout side B, variant 1
P.I.R. AL-34651-1H F/W (Smiley) MRunout side A, variant 2
P.I.R BL-34651-1H F/W (Smiley) MRunout side B, variant 2
PIR AL-34659-1B F/W@MEtched side A
PIR BL-34659-1A F/W@MEtched side B
AL 34659Label side A
BL 34659Label side B
P.I.R. AL-34651-1D F/W (Smilely) M E TIA Side (Etched & Stamped)
P.I.R. BL-34651-1D F/W (Smilely) M B TSide B (Etched & Stamped)
1S P.I.R. AL-34659-1G F/W (Smilely) SSide A (Etched)
1S P.I.R. BL-34659-1G F/W (Smilely) MSide B (Etched)
A5 P.I.R. AL-34659-1G F/W :-) SSide 1 runout (smiley face is 90º clockwise)
A5 P.I.R. BL-34659-1H F/W :-) S A1Side 2 runout (smiley face is 90º clockwise)
S-PIR-82198-A1SIDE 1
S-PIR-82198-B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Philadelphia International Records PL 3018 (JZ 34659)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Costa Rica | Epic 33.136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records 25AP 726 (PH)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Peru | CBS Columbia S.E. 8420 / CBS Columbia SE-8420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 82198First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659 / Philadelphia International Records 34659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659 / Philadelphia International Records 34659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records STR 20007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Philadelphia International Records STR 20007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records STR 20007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198 / Philadelphia International Records 82198LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Philadelphia International Records PIR 82198 / Philadelphia International Records 82198LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
23 vinyl pressings of Let's Clean Up The Ghetto are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records JZ 34659.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 34659, S PIR 82198, PZ 34659, PL 3018 (JZ 34659)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AL-34651-1B F/W (Smiley) M and P.I.R. BL-34651-1B F/W (Smiley) M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
