US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30809
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P P AL 30809-1BSide A, Stamped
o P BL-30809-1ASide B, "P" etched, remainder stamped
AL 30809Side A label
BL 30809Side B label
Ray StevensTurn Your Radio On
Vinyl pressings
Turn Your Radio On
by Ray Stevens · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesGospelRockPopFolk
Turn Your Radio On was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Turn Your Radio On
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30809
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 30809-1D l TSide A runout
o P BL-30809-1C lTSide B runout
AL 30809Side A label
BL 30809Side B label
US
May 1972- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records ZQ 30809
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QAL 30809Side 1 Label
QBL 30809Side 2 Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS S64760
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30809
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 30809Side A label
BL 30809Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Barnaby Records Z 30809First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | CBS S64760First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30809First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30809First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records ZQ 30809First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Australia | Barnaby Records BR5009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15123LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Bellaphon BI 15123LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Barnaby Records BR 5009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Priority Records PU 38075LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234088LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Turn Your Radio On2:09
- A2Love Lifted Me3:09
- A3Yes, Jesus Loves Me2:33
- A4Let Your Love Be A Light Unto The People2:35
- A5A Mama And A Papa2:49
- A6Have A Little Talk With Myself3:05
- B1All My Trials4:34
- B2I'll Fly Away3:25
- B3Why Don't You Lead Me To That Rock2:39
- B4Glory Special3:30
- B5Oh! Will There Be Any Stars3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn Your Radio On are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Turn Your Radio On are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was Turn Your Radio On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Barnaby Records Z 30809.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn Your Radio On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Z 30809, ZQ 30809, S64760) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o P P AL 30809-1B and o P BL-30809-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turn Your Radio On 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.
