US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R6-548S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R6-548-S1 HS-2501-1-03A #13 I̶I̶Side A, Etched
R6-548 S1 HS-2502-2-03A #13 I̶I̶Side B, Etched
TML-SSide A, Stamped
TML-MSide B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Back To Earth
by Rare Earth · 1975
26 pressings19 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Back To Earth 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 Back To Earth
22 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 17 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R6-548S1Rare Earth R6 548 S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R6 - 548 S1 HS - 2501 - | - 03B M M # / 2Runout side A (etched, M M fainted & stamped)
TML-S RG-548-S1 HS 2502 - 2 - 03B # \ 2Runout side B (etched, TML-S stamped)
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R6-548S1Rare Earth R6-548 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R6-548-S1 HS-2501-1-03A TML-S HRunout side A, variant 1
TML-S R6-548-S1 HS-2502-2-03B HRunout side B, variant 1
R6-548-S1 HS-2501-1-03A TML-S HRunout side A, variant 2
TML-M R6-548 S1 HS-2502-2-03A HRunout side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth R6-548S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R6-548-S1 HS-2501-1-03A TML-S #13 I̶I̶Side A
TML-M R6-548 S1 HS-2502-2-03A #13 I̶I̶Side B
HS-2501-1Side A, Label
HS-2502-2Side B, Label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Rare Earth SREA-5005
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape R6-548
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Rare Earth SREA-5005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape R6-548First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Rare Earth R548V1 / Rare Earth R-548V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Rare Earth R548V1 / Motown R548V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Colombia | Tamla Motown MWS 4107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Rare Earth C 066 96.746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Rare Earth 1C 062-96746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Tamla Motown R6-548 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Rare Earth RSL ST 61019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Rare Earth RSL ST 61019LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Japan | Rare Earth SWX-6222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 062-96746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Rare Earth 5C 062-96746 / Rare Earth 5C 062-96 746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STML 6133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Rare Earth REC 6005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Yegrin ST-76LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Rare Earth R6-548S1 / Rare Earth R6-548 S1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It Makes You Happy (But It Ain't Gonna Last Too Long)4:02
- A2Wallking Schtick4:09
- A3Keeping Me Out Of The Storm5:19
- A4Delta Melody4:57
- B1Happy Song4:50
- B2Let Me Be Your Sunshine2:49
- B3Boogie With Me Children4:01
- B4City Life4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back To Earth are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Back To Earth are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Back To Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Rare Earth R6-548S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Back To Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R6-548S1, SREA-5005, R6-548, R548V1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R6-548-S1 HS-2501-1-03A #13 I̶I̶ and R6-548 S1 HS-2502-2-03A #13 I̶I̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back To Earth 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.
