Vinyl pressings
by Rick James · 1980
In 'n' Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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.
G7-991 R1 (A) 18A KENDUN-C JGSSide A runout, variant 1
G7-991 R1 (B) 18A KENDUN-C JGSSide B runout, variant 1
G7-991 R1 (A) 18B KENDUN-D JGSSide A runout, variant 2
G7-991 R1 (B) 18A KENDUN-D JGSSide B runout, variant 2
G7-991 RI (A) 1̶8̶ ̶B̶ 12B JGSSide A Etched In Runout
G7-991 RI (B) 1̶8̶ ̶B̶ 12B JGSSide B Etched In Runout
KENDUN-DSide A Stamped In Runout
KENDUN-CSide B Stamped In Runout
G7-991R1ASide One Label
G7-991R1BSide Two Label
G7-990M1ASide One Label
G7-990M1BSide Two Label
G 7-991 R1 (A) 18A KENDUN-C JGSRunout side A, variant 1
G 7-991 R1 (B) 18B KENDUN-C JGSRunout side B, variant 1
G 7-991 R1 (A) 18A KENDUN-D JGSRunout side A, variant 2
G 7-991 R1 (B) 18B KENDUN-C JGSRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Gordy G-991First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Motown 523013 / Vogue 523013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5400 / Motown G7-991 R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-990M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G7-991R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
10 vinyl pressings of In 'n' Out are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, France, South Africa. One of them is Gordy G7-991R1, released February 1980.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G7-991R1, G8-990M1, G-991, 523013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7-991 R1 (A) 18A KENDUN-C JGS and G7-991 R1 (B) 18A KENDUN-C JGS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
