US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19142
- Format
- LP, Album · PR
- Runout / matrix
STA-773-921 A AZ (PR)PRunout Side A, Etched
STA-773-922 A AZ (PR)PRunout Side B, Etched
ST-A-773921-PRLabel Side A
ST-A-773922-PRLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
True To Life
by Ray Charles · 1977
24 pressings17 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
True To Life 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.
How to spot a first pressing of True To Life
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19142
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19142Crossover Records SD 19142
- Format
- LP, Album · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-773-921 AA AZ △22732(2) (PR)Runout side A, variant 1
STA-773-922AA AZ △22732-X (1) (PR)Runout side B, variant 1
STA-773-921 AA AZ △22732 (2) (PR)Runout side A, variant 2
STA-773-922 AA AZ (MR) △22732-X (1) (PR)Runout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19142
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773921-RILabel Side A
ST-A-773922-RILabel Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19142
- Format
- LP, Album · RI
- Runout / matrix
STA-773-921 AAA -1 Az (PR)side A etched
STA-773-922 AAA-1 Az (PR)side B etched
UK
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8509
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ACRZ-3732-2C D D 1Side A
ACRZ-3733-1C ( : 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | London Records SAHA-7815First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | London Records 143.015 / Crossover Records 143.015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | London Records LLS 4018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Crossover Records CR-9009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | London Records 260018 / London Records 260.018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | London Records 6.23291 / London Records 6.23291 AOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | London Records 6.23291 / London Records 6.23291 AOFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | London Records SD 19142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | London Records SHUI 8509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | London Records M/S 2035 / Crossover Records M/S 2035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | London Records SAH 6400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | London Globe PPSHU 8509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19142 / Crossover Records SD 19142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records 31C 064 60930 / London Records LLS 4018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Can See Clearly Now4:22
- A2The Jealous Kind4:38
- A3Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'4:30
- A4How Long Has This Been Going On5:07
- B1Be My Love4:19
- B2Anonymous Love4:36
- B3Heavenly Music3:38
- B4Game Number Nine4:07
- B5Let It Be3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of True To Life are there?
24 vinyl pressings of True To Life are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was True To Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 19142.
How do I tell if my copy of True To Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 19142, SHU 8509, SAHA-7815, 143.015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-773-921 A AZ (PR)P and STA-773-922 A AZ (PR)P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is True To Life 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.
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