UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 281
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-TRA 281-ARunout side A
ST-TRA 281-BRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Move It
by Stray · 1974
11 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Move It was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Move It
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-TRA Z-1ASide 1 stamped
ST-TRA Z-1BSide 2 stamped
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records L 35226Transatlantic Records TRA-281
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-44543 A2Side 1 Runout - Etched
SMX-44544 A2Side 1 Runout - Etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA. 89.518
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TRA 281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0664 601 S1 TRA 281 A ℗ 1974 320 A 1Side A, [stamped, A 1 letters rotated 90°]
0664 601 S2 TRA 281 A ℗ 1974 320 A 1Side B, [stamped, A 1 letters rotated 90°]
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records IRS-80041
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Transatlantic Records L 35226 / Transatlantic Records TRA-281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Transatlantic Records TRA. 89.518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Transatlantic Records TRA 281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Transatlantic Records IRS-80041First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Japan | Transatlantic Records IRS-80041First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Transatlantic Records TRA 281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Transatlantic Records TCL 1028 / Transatlantic Records TCL.1028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Transatlantic Records TRA 281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Liechtenstein | Hifly Sound Anstalt HIFLY8002LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Long Hair LHC – 267LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tap1:20
- A2Move It6:27
- A3Hey Domino4:50
- A4Customs Man3:35
- A5Mystic Lady3:58
- A6Somebody Called You4:06
- B1Give It Up5:09
- B2Like A Dream3:39
- B3Don't Look Back4:18
- B4Right From The Start5:07
- B5Our Plea3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Move It are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Move It are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was Move It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Transatlantic Records TRA 281.
How do I tell if my copy of Move It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRA 281, L 35226, TRA. 89.518, IRS-80041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-TRA 281-A and ST-TRA 281-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Move It 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.
