US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7167 F
- Format
- 7"
Rick JamesBustin Out
Vinyl pressings
Bustin Out
by Rick James · 1979
17 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Bustin Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bustin Out
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown MD 5001G4
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
65394 DMatrix Side A
65394 D1Matrix Side B
MD-5001G4-65394-D (A) ["18B" striked through] 131 4M ABARunout Side A
MD-5001G4-65394-D1 (B) ["18B" striked through] 13B [Logo like "9ML"] ABARunout Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7167F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7167F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G 7167F - 65394 (A) - 14B dgA Side Runout
G 7167F - 65170 - B - 14B dgB Side Runout
65394A Side Label
65170B Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-51
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
65394-D
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7167F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · PRC, Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
G7167F-65394-A-04A ja PRCW-1A-Side Runout Etching
G7167F-65394-A-04B ja PRCW-1B-Side Runout Etching
65394Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown G 7167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7167 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy PR-51First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7167FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-62863First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1147First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Motown PR-51First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167 FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Motown MD 5001G4First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | H.V. Waddell Co. PR 5112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7167FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABustin Out3:55
- BSexy Lady3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bustin Out are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bustin Out are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Bustin Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G 7167 F.
How do I tell if my copy of Bustin Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7167 F, MD 5001G4, G 7167F, PR-51) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bustin Out 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.
