US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMG 5063Label side A
BMG 5064Label side B
BMG 5063-1ALabel side A
BMG 5064-1ALabel side B
The Chi-LitesToby
Vinyl pressings
Toby
by The Chi-Lites · 1974
12 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Toby was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Toby
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B̶R̶ 7̶4̶-̶1̶1̶0̶ A̶-̶1̶ BMG-5063-A1-1-1 MASTERDISK G.KONG P.R. DRunout A
B̶R̶ 7̶4̶-̶1̶1̶0̶ B̶-̶1̶ MASTERDISK G.KONG BMG-5064-B1-1-1 P.R. DRunout B
BMG 5063Label A
BMG 5064Label B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BRLS 3010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZBL-21-1K GSide A Stamped
ZBL-22-1K BBSide B Stamped
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 9210-754200
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9210-754200-S1 QSide A runout
9210-754200-S2 QSide B runout
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 840.046
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
yBarcx 78.453Label side A
yBarcx 78.454Label side B
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754200
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Brunswick 9210-754200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Brunswick 840.046First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Brunswick BL 754200First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Brunswick BL 754200First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Brunswick 749.001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Brunswick BRLS 3010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Brunswick BL 754200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Brunswick BL 754200First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Zafiro ZLB 2.011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Brunswick ZLB 2011 / Zafiro ZLB - 2.011LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Brunswick GP-1070 / Brunswick BMG 5064LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-2478LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Toby3:44
- A2You Got To Be The One3:54
- A3The Sound Of Lonely5:01
- A4The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)5:26
- A5There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated At The Conference Table)5:12
- B1That's How Long5:03
- B2Happiness Is Your Middle Name3:33
- B3I Lied5:40
- B4I Like To Live The Love4:00
- B5Gettin' On Out Of Town2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Toby are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Toby are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Toby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Brunswick BL 754200.
How do I tell if my copy of Toby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL 754200, BRLS 3010, 9210-754200, 840.046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMG 5063 and BMG 5064. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Toby 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.
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