US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6126 A GD FW [apple symbol]
PD-1-6126 B GD FW [apple symbol] K-9559
Vinyl pressings
Let's Do It
by Roy Ayers · 1978
21 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Let's Do It was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Let's Do It
20 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD1-6126AS -MW- FWѼ △23005 (2)Side A runout, etched
PD1-6126BS -MW △23005-X (1)Side B runout, etched
PD-1-6126-ASide A label
PD-1-6126-BSide B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6126-AS-CT FW OS
T1 PD-1-6126-BS-CT1 C
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6126
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-2̶6126 AS-CP1- FWѼSide A runout, variant 1
PD1-6126 BS-CP FWѼSide B runout, variant 1
PD-1-2̶6126 AS-CP1- FWѼSide A runout, variant 2
PD1-6126 BS-CP2 FWѼSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2490 145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2391 324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1167First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 324First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2490 145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126 / Polydor 2391 324First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Polydor PD-1-6126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Urban UMID 4 / Polydor 835 511-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Do It5:33
- A2Melody Maker4:59
- A3When Is Real Real?8:04
- B1Sweet Tears6:27
- B2You Came Into My Life4:06
- B3Freaky Deaky5:30
- B4Kiss4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Do It are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Let's Do It are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1987.
When was Let's Do It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6126.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Do It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6126, PD-2490145, 2490 145, 2391 324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6126 A GD FW [apple symbol] and PD-1-6126 B GD FW [apple symbol] K-9559. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let's Do It 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.
