US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6005GLALabel A
6005GLBLabel B
6005GLA-15B S-13 ZQX BKA MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CBA side
6005GLB S-13 ZQX MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB BKAB side
Vinyl pressings
Throwin' Down
by Rick James · 1982
26 pressings17 countriesP.FunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Throwin' Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Throwin' Down
23 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 16 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6005GLA-15A ZQXSide A etch (variant 1)
6005GLB-15A ZQXSide B etch (variant 1)
6005GLA-15B ZQX CB.Side A etch (variant 2)
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side A & B stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 6005-GLA 10DSide A
Tz-6005 GLB 10CSide B
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. B1Side A
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. B.Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6005-GLA 15B D-12 ZQX MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB.Runout side A, etched/stamped
6005-GLB 15B D-12 ZQX MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB.Runout side B, etched/stamped
6005GLALabel side A
6005GLBLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GB15
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label · STAMPED
- Runout / matrix
6005-GLA 15B D-12 ZQX MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB.Runout side A, etched/stamped
6005-GLB 15B D-12 ZQX MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB.Runout side B, etched/stamped
6005GLALabel side A
6005GLBLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 6005GL
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6005GLASide One Label
6005GLBSide Two Label
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.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Motown 6005 GL / Motown 6005GLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Motown 104.8232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy G6005 / Gordy G-6005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Gordy G 600512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | France | Motown 542024 / Vogue 542024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 260·15·040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Motown 16 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Israel | Motown 6005GLBFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Motown TMLP 6013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIP-6820First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Motown VIP-6820First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Motown MOW 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Motown IM 46067First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5438First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Motown SPL 1 60002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dance Wit' Me7:16
- A2Money Talks4:50
- A3Teardrops4:49
- A4Throwdown3:17
- B1Standing On The Top3:51
- B2Hard To Get4:07
- B3Happy5:29
- B469 Times4:11
- B5My Love2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Throwin' Down are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Throwin' Down are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Throwin' Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Gordy 6005GL.
How do I tell if my copy of Throwin' Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6005GL, 6005GB15, STML 12167, 6005 GL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6005GLA and 6005GLB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Throwin' Down 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.
