US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11396Haven Records ST-11396
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11396Side 1 Label
ST-2-11396Side 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
In The City
by Tavares · 1975
20 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
In The City was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 In The City
15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11396
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TML-M ST 1-11396 Z-6• 2 ✲Runout A
TML-S ST 2-11396 Z-6• 1 ✲Runout B
ST 1-11396Label A
ST 2-11396Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11396Haven Records ST-11396
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(Stamped) TML-M (Etched) ST1-11396 Z4Side 1 Runout
(Stamped) TML-M (Etched) ST2-11396 Z4Side 2 Runout
(Stamped) TML-M (Etched) ST1-11396 Z4 #4 ----->Side 1 Runout Ver 2
(Stamped) TML-M (Etched) ST2-11396 Z4 #3 ---->Side 2 Runout Ver 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records R120064Capitol Records ST-11396
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11396
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST 1-11396 Z 1 #1 [0] [TML-S]A side runout, etched, [stamped]
ST 2-11396 Z1 #1 [0] TML-S]B side runout, etched, [stamped]
ST1-11396A side label matrix
ST2-11396B side label matrix
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11396Haven Records OC 062 ◦ 81978
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E - ST1 11396 - 1 P RJL 1Side A runout
E - ST 11396 - 1 RJL P 1Side B runout
E-ST1 11396Side A label
E-ST2 11396Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Capitol Records 8305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-11396 / EMI ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 978First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80336First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80336First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-632First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST (L) 11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11396 / Haven Records OC 062 ◦ 81978First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11396 / Haven Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-511396 / Haven Records ST-511396LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11396 / Haven Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records R120064 / Capitol Records ST-11396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records B0027029-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It Only Takes A Minute3:59
- A2Fool's Hall Of Fame3:28
- A3The Love I Never Had3:26
- A4Nothing You Can Do3:54
- A5In The Eyes Of Love3:42
- B1Ready, Willing And Able4:17
- B2We Fit To A Tee3:08
- B3Free Ride2:57
- B4I Hope She Choose Me3:22
- B5In The City3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The City are there?
20 vinyl pressings of In The City are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 2017.
When was In The City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11396.
How do I tell if my copy of In The City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11396, R120064, E-ST 11396, 8305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-11396 and ST-2-11396. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The City 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.
