US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vibration VI-129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, Etched): △ 21125 -DOC- THIS TIME FOR REAL VI-257-GM-RE-1 K
(Side B, Etched): △ 21125-X -DOC- FOR A HOT LADY VI-258-GM-RE-1 K
Sylvia RobinsonSylvia
Vinyl pressings
Sylvia
by Sylvia Robinson · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Sylvia was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sylvia
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vibration VI-129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VI - 257 GM (TR) 6176Side 1 - Runout (TR IN A CIRCLE
VI 258 GM (TR) 6176Side 2 - Runout (TR IN A CIRCLE
VI-257-GMSide 1 - label
VI-258-GMSide 2 - label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vibration VI-129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, Etched): VI -257-GM-RE-|-| -DOC- SYLVIA
(Side B, Etched): VI -258-GM-RE-|-| -DOC- THE LAST CUT BURNED UP THE LATHE II
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vibration VI-129
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- All Platinum 9109 304
- Format
- LP, Album
Chile
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6310 618
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Chile | Philips 6310 618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6310 618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Philips 6310 618First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Philippines | Philips PHI 5162-9First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | All Platinum 9109 304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Vibration VI-129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Vibration VI-129First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Vibration VI-129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Vibration VI-129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Philips 6310 618LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | All Platinum RJ-7172LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1L.A. Sunshine3:40
- A2You Sure Love To Ball5:49
- A3He Don't Ever Lose His Groove5:05
- A4Next Time That I See You4:53
- B1Sweet Stuff4:24
- B2Taxi4:07
- B3Mr. Bartender4:02
- B4Standing At The End3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sylvia are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sylvia are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Sylvia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Chile, Netherlands and more. One of them is Vibration VI-129.
How do I tell if my copy of Sylvia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VI-129, 9109 304, 6310 618, PHI 5162-9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A, Etched): △ 21125 -DOC- THIS TIME FOR REAL VI-257-GM-RE-1 K and (Side B, Etched): △ 21125-X -DOC- FOR A HOT LADY VI-258-GM-RE-1 K. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sylvia 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.
