US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1118-A1-MCA ⧈-G-⧈Runout A
AA-1118-B-MCA-G ⧈-G-⧈Runout B
ShotgunShotgun III
Vinyl pressings
Shotgun III
by Shotgun · 1979
10 pressings3 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Shotgun III 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 Shotgun III
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute SXT
- Runout / matrix
SXT 1s AA-1118-A-1A CRunout A
SXT 1S AA-1118-B-1B D10Runout B
AA-1118-ASide One Label
AA-1118-BSide Two Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA-1118-A-MCASide One
AA-1118-B-MCA-GSide Two
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA-1118-A2-MCAEtched Runout A
AA-1118-B2-MCAEtched Runout B
AA-1118-ALabel Side 1
AA-1118-BLabel Side 2
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1118
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | ABC Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MAA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | MCA Records MCA 5410-9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records AA-1118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | MCA Records MAA-1118LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Skate5:10
- A2Don't You Wanna Make Love ?5:53
- A3Midnight Breakdown5:54
- B1Burnin' Passion6:03
- B2Special Lady4:30
- B3Big Legs4:44
- B4Stone Women4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shotgun III are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shotgun III are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Shotgun III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is MCA Records AA-1118.
How do I tell if my copy of Shotgun III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1118, 9022-1118, MAA-1118, MCA 5410-9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA-1118-A1-MCA ⧈-G-⧈ and AA-1118-B-MCA-G ⧈-G-⧈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shotgun III 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.