US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · BW - Bestway Press
The DelfonicsAlive & Kicking
Vinyl pressings
Alive & Kicking
by The Delfonics · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Alive & Kicking 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 Alive & Kicking
8 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PG-1501-AS MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. ΔM P.R.A-side runout etching
PG-1501-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. P.R. DB-side runout etching
1501 SAA-side label
1501 SBB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PG-1501-AS ΔM P.R.A-side runout etching
PG-1501-B P.R. DB-side runout etching
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.A & B side runout stamp
1501 SAA-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PG-1501-AS (lined through) F/W (etched)Side One
PG XXL (scribbled through) 1501-BS MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. (stamped) w7Side Two
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELLS 245
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BELLS 245 A - 1URunout A, stamped
BELLS 245 B - 1URunout B, stamped
BELL.245ALabel A
BELL.245BLabel B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2308 093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-31First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated SWAO-95620LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Lying To Myself4:02
- A2I Told You So3:10
- A3First Thing On My Mind4:29
- A4Hey Baby3:23
- A5Think It Over4:39
- B1Pardon Me Girl2:48
- B2Seventeen4:22
- B3I Don't Want To Make You Wait3:12
- B4Love Is2:18
- B5Can't Go On Living3:12
- B6Start All Over Again4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alive & Kicking are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Alive & Kicking are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Alive & Kicking first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1501.
How do I tell if my copy of Alive & Kicking is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PG 1501, BELLS 245, 2308 093, BLPM-31) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alive & Kicking 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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