US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35974
- Format
- LP
Sly StoneTen Years Too Soon
Vinyl pressings
Ten Years Too Soon
by Sly Stone · 1979
12 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Ten Years Too Soon 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 Ten Years Too Soon
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Epic A3S 706Epic AS 707
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
XSS 166790A1 label
XSS 166791A2 label
XSS 166792B1 label
XSS 166793B2 label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35974
- Format
- LP, Promo
Country unknown
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 83640
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPS-S 83640 A-1Hand etched
EPS-S 83640 B-1Hand etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83640
- Format
- LP
Canada
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35974
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-35974-1B-2HZ: DM-2Side A runout
BL 35974-1B-2HZ DM 6Side B runout
AL 35974Side A label
BL 35974Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Epic 83640First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 144385First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 83640First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 83640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2475First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 83640First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Epic A3S 706 / Epic AS 707First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35974First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35974First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic JE 35974First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1525-ELP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dance To The Music6:37
- A2Sing A Simple Song6:04
- A3I Get High On You5:50
- B1Everyday People5:58
- B2You Can Make It If You Try3:42
- B3Stand!6:16
- B4This Is Love2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ten Years Too Soon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Ten Years Too Soon are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Ten Years Too Soon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic JE 35974.
How do I tell if my copy of Ten Years Too Soon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 35974, A3S 706, 83640, EPC 83640) 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 Ten Years Too Soon 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.
