US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12191
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12191 - Z1 [MASTERDISK] RLRunout A, etched, [stamped]
ST-2-12191 - Z1Runout B, etched
ST-1-12191Side 1 Label
ST-2-12191Side 2 Label
T-ConnectionPure & Natural
Vinyl pressings
Pure & Natural
by T-Connection · 1982
12 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Pure & Natural was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Pure & Natural
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12191
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12191•Z5 • ─◁A Side Deadwax [Stamped]
ST-2-12191•Z2 • ─◁A Side Deadwax [Stamped]
MASTERDISKB side stamped
Italy
December 21, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3C 064-57012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3C 064-57012 ASide 1 label
3C 064-57012 BSide 2 label
Barbados
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12191
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 400072
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 064-400 072Capitol Records 1 C 064-400 072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
400072-A1Side A runout
400072-B1Side B runout
1C 064-400 072 ASide A label
1C 064-400 072 BSide 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-12191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 400072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400 072 / Capitol Records 1 C 064-400 072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400 072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 064-400 072 / Capitol Records 1 C 064-400 072First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068-400072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-50.011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Zambia | Capitol Records ST(L) 12191 / Capitol Records ST (L) 12191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-57012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-2191LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Girl Watching4:50
- A2Party Night5:03
- A3A Little More Love4:47
- A4Slippin' Away4:30
- B1Might As Well Dance5:12
- B2Rushing Through The Crowd4:06
- B3The Best Of My Love6:18
- B4Goombay Time4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pure & Natural are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pure & Natural are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Pure & Natural first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Italy, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12191.
How do I tell if my copy of Pure & Natural is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12191, 3C 064-57012, 31C 064 400072, 1C 064-400 072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-12191 - Z1 [MASTERDISK] RL and ST-2-12191 - Z1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pure & Natural 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.
