Israel
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS
- Format
- 7"
Sly & The Family StoneFamily Affair / Runnin' Away
Vinyl pressings
Family Affair / Runnin' Away
by Sly & The Family Stone · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Family Affair / Runnin' Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Family Affair / Runnin' Away
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Israel | CBSFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-23177" | 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-23177" | 7" |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-23177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Epic 15-23177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Epic 15-23177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Epic 15-23177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Epic 15-23177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Epic 15-23177", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Epic 15-2317 / Collectables 15-23177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFamily Affair3:04
- BRunnin' Away2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Family Affair / Runnin' Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Family Affair / Runnin' Away are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1992.
When was Family Affair / Runnin' Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Israel. One of them is CBS.
How do I tell if my copy of Family Affair / Runnin' Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Family Affair / Runnin' Away 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.
