US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EG 37071
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Anthology
by Sly & The Family Stone · 1981
16 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Anthology was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Anthology
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic E2 37071, E 37072, E 37073
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 37072-1F COLUMBIA NY [Etched:] S1Side 1 Runout, Stamped
BL 37072-1F COLUMBIA NY [Etched:] SSide 2 Runout, Stamped
AL 37073-1E COLUMBIA NY [Etched:] A2Side 3 Runout, Stamped
BL 37073-1E COLUMBIA NY [Etched:] A2Side 4 Runout, Stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EG 37071
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Carrollton pressing
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic E2 37071
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
o AL 37072-1A p COLUMBIA NYSide 1 Runout Variant 1
p o BL 37072-1A COLUMBIA NYSide 2 Runout Variant 1
o p AL 37073-1A COLUMBIA NYSide 3 Runout Variant 1
P BL 37073-1G COLUMBIA NYSide 4 Runout Variant 1
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic E2 37071
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[AL 37072-1D] \T o [COLUMBIA NY] [D] SSide 1 runout, [stamped], etched
[BL 37072-1H] I T [COLUMBIA NY] [A]3Side 2 runout, [stamped], etched
[AL 37073-1C] \T [o COLUMBIA NY A] 1Side 3 runout, [stamped], etched
[BL 37073-1D] I T [COLUMBIA NY o C] 7Side 4 runout, [stamped], etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 22119
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EPC-22119-A2Side A runout, etched - variant 1
EPC-22119-B1Side B runout, etched - variant 1
EPC-22119-C2Side C runout, etched - variant 1
EPC-22119-D1Side D runout, etched - variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Epic 2ELPS 0038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC 22085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC 22119First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Epic EG 37071First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Epic 460175 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Epic E2 37071, E 37072, E 37073First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Epic EG 37071First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Epic E2 37071First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Epic E2 37071First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic E2 37071First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Epic FRM-37071 / Sony Music Commercial Music Group FRM-37071LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Epic FRM-37071 / Friday Music FRM-37071LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2019 | US | Epic FRM-37071 / Friday Music FRM-37071LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3394LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Epic 460175 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic EG 37071LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dance To The Music
- A2M'Lady
- A3Life
- A4Fun
- A5Sing A Simple Song
- A6Everyday People
- B1Stand!
- B2I Want To Take You Higher
- B3Don't You Call Me Nigger, Whitey
- B4You Can Make It If You Try
- B5Hot Fun In The Summertime
- C1Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
- C2Everybody Is A Star
- C3Family Affair
- C4Runnin' Away
- C5(You Caught Me) Smilin'
- D1Thank You For Talkin' To Me Africa
- D2Babies Makin' Babies
- D3If You Want Me To Stay
- D4Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 2023.
When was Anthology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EG 37071.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EG 37071, E2 37071, E 37072, E 37073, E2 37071, EPC 22119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anthology 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.
