US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-797-D
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F-797-A-DLabel side A
F-797-B-DLabel side B
SylvesterDown, Down, Down
Vinyl pressings
Down, Down, Down
by Sylvester · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Down, Down, Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Down, Down, Down
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-797-DHoney Records Productions F-797-D
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F797DARunout side A
F797DBRunout side B
FML71477 DT P C40/30 CRP PIT#2Runout side A & B
F-797-A-DLabel side A
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FTC 152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YFTC 152 A-1Runout, A-side, stamped
YFTC 152 B-1Runout, B-side, stamped
BLAIRRunout, B-side, etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy FTC 152
- Format
- 7", Promo
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy D 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO MU - D101A DTVSide A Runout
MPO MU - D101B DTVSide B Runout
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy D 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO MU - D101A DTVSide A Runout
MPO MU - D101B DTVSide B Runout
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Fantasy D 101First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Fantasy D 101First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Fantasy FTC 152First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Fantasy FTC 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy F-797-DFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Fantasy F-797-D / Honey Records Productions F-797-DFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy 17061 / Fantasy 17 0617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Fantasy 17061 / Fantasy 17 0617", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Fantasy F-79712", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Fantasy F-797-A-D / Fantasy F-797-B-D12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ADown, Down, Down6:23
- BOver And Over9:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down, Down, Down are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Down, Down, Down are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 2002.
When was Down, Down, Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, France. One of them is Fantasy F-797-D.
How do I tell if my copy of Down, Down, Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-797-D, FTC 152, D 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-797-A-D and F-797-B-D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down, Down, Down 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.
