US
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTA 268-AS-1E pA-Side Runout
BTA 268-BS-1E pB-Side Runout
45-268-ASA-Side Label
45-268-BSB-Side Label
Pointer SistersGoing Down Slowly
Vinyl pressings
Going Down Slowly
by Pointer Sisters · 1975
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Going Down Slowly was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Going Down Slowly
12 pressings came out in 1975, 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
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BTA 268-AS-1C TA-Side Runout Etching
BTA 268-BS-1C TB-Side Runout Etching
45-268-ASA-Side Label
45-268-BSB-Side Label
US
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BTA 268-AM-1B ssmono runout
BTA 268-AS-1A ssstereo runout
45-268-AMMono Label
45-268-ASStereo Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BTA 268-AS-1EA-Side Runout Etching
BTA 268-BS-1EB-Side Runout Etching
45-268-ASA-Side Label
45-268-BSB-Side Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC 4089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Blue Thumb Records 16 640 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Blue Thumb Records JET-2355First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Blue Thumb Records JET-2355First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABC 4089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Blue Thumb Records BTA 268XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Blue Thumb SG-0010 / Mediterraneo SG-00107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGoing Down Slowly3:11
- BSleeping Alone4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Going Down Slowly are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Going Down Slowly are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Going Down Slowly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is ABC Blue Thumb BTA-268, released November 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Going Down Slowly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTA-268, ABC 4089, BTA 268X, 16 640 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTA 268-AS-1E p and BTA 268-BS-1E p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Going Down Slowly 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.
