US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TM-2933 #17222 ΔπRunout side A, etched
TM-2932 #16996 ΔπRunout side B, etched
17222Label A
16996Label B
The DellsAlways Together
Vinyl pressings
Always Together
by The Dells · 1968
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Always Together was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Always Together
8 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
16996A side label
17222B side label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Cadet 5621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
17222Label
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
CRS.8084-ALabel, side A
CRS.8084-BLabel, side B
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CRS.8084-ALabel, side A
CRS.8084-BLabel, side B
UK
December 6, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Chess CH-093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Cadet C 5621First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 5621First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 5621First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 5621First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | UK | Chess CRS 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Chess CRS 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Chess CRS 8084First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Som Maior SMCS-2217", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chess 1695307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAlways Together3:04
- BI Want My Momma2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Always Together are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Always Together are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Always Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Cadet 5621.
How do I tell if my copy of Always Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5621, CRS 8084, CH-093, C 5621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TM-2933 #17222 Δπ and TM-2932 #16996 Δπ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Always Together 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.
