US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-988R1Gordy G7-988 R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G7-988 R1-A-18A JaRunout A
G7-988 R1-B-18B JaRunout B
G7-988 R1-ALabel A
G7-988 R1-BLabel B
SwitchSwitch II
Vinyl pressings
Switch II
by Switch · 1979
15 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Switch II 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 Switch II
15 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
- Gordy G7-988R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior Press
- Runout / matrix
G7-988R1-A-13A da AVHSide A runout
G7-988R1-B-13B da AVHSide B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-988R1Gordy G7 - 988 R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G7-988 R1-A- 12A JaRunout A
G7-988 R1-B- 12B JaRunout B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-988R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: G7-988R1-A-13B AVH
Side B: G7-988R1-B-13B AVH
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7-988 R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G7-988R1-A-18A JaRunout, Side A, etched
G7-988R1-B- 18B JaRunout, Side B, etched
G7-988 R1-ALabel, Side A
G7-988 R1-BLabel, Side B
UK
July 1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12112Motown 0C 062-62 832
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown M7988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G7-988R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G7-988R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G7-988R1 / Gordy G7-988 R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C 064-62 832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM - 46.020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5376 / Motown G7 988R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-988R1 / Gordy G7-988 R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-988R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-988R1 / Gordy G7 - 988 R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-988R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7-988 R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-99.188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Motown STML 12112 / Motown 0C 062-62 832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Motown STML 12112First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You're The One For Me4:29
- A2Next To You4:11
- A3Best Beat In Town4:48
- A4Calling On All Girls4:34
- B1Go On Doin' What You Feel5:39
- B2Fallin'5:47
- B3I Call Your Name7:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Switch II are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Switch II are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Switch II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G7-988R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Switch II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G7-988R1, G7-988 R1, STML 12112, M7988) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G7-988 R1-A-18A Ja and G7-988 R1-B-18B Ja. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Switch II 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.