UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 6604
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA 6604 AA Side Label
TA 6604 BB Side Label
Roy AyersSlip 'N' Slide
Vinyl pressings
Slip 'N' Slide
by Roy Ayers · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
Slip 'N' Slide was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Slip 'N' Slide
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 6604
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA 6604 AA Side Label
TA 6604 BB Side Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 6604
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label · Stickered Sleeve
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05613
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05613
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.6604 / CBS A 12.6604First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS A 6604 / CBS CBSA 6604First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | CBS TA 6604First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | CBS A 6604First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | CBS TA 6604First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | CBS TA 6604First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-05613First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-05613First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Columbia CAS 2175First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ASlip 'N' Slide (Long Version)4:28
- B1Compadre
- B2Can I See You5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slip 'N' Slide are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Slip 'N' Slide are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Slip 'N' Slide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Netherlands. One of them is CBS TA 6604.
How do I tell if my copy of Slip 'N' Slide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 6604, A 6604, 38-05613, CAS 2175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA 6604 A and TA 6604 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slip 'N' Slide 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.
