US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Honey Bee HB 24002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P HB 24002 A-1ARunout A stamped
P HB 24002 B-1ARunout B stamped
HB 24002 ASLabel A
HB 24002 BSLabel B
ShowdownShowdown Featuring Sampson
Vinyl pressings
Showdown Featuring Sampson
by Showdown · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Showdown Featuring Sampson was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Showdown Featuring Sampson
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records HB 24002
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Honey Bee HB 24002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P HB 24002 A-1ARunout A stamped
P HB 24002 B-1ARunout B stamped
HB 24002 ASLabel A
HB 24002 BSLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Honey Bee HB 24002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Honey Bee 2933 106
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Honey Bee 1340 002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Honey Bee 2933 106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Honey Bee 1340 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Dureco SLR 910.014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Honey Bee HB 24002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Honey Bee HB 24002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Prelude Records HB 24002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Honey Bee HB 24002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Hansa International 25 794 XOTLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3102LP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Black Horse BHX-1054LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What's Your Name5:50
- A2Walkin' In Music3:32
- A3Gotta Get Into You / Lay, Lady, Lay6:33
- B1Keep Doin' It5:55
- B2Freaky4:02
- B3Come Down In Time4:00
- B4Let's Make A Deal3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showdown Featuring Sampson are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Showdown Featuring Sampson are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Showdown Featuring Sampson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, France, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Honey Bee HB 24002.
How do I tell if my copy of Showdown Featuring Sampson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HB 24002, 2933 106, 1340 002, SLR 910.014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P HB 24002 A-1A and P HB 24002 B-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showdown Featuring Sampson 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.