US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
The DellsThe Dells Vs. The Dramatics
Vinyl pressings
The Dells Vs. The Dramatics
by The Dells · 1974
17 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Dells Vs. The Dramatics 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 The Dells Vs. The Dramatics
14 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
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman Pressing, Ludwig Mastering
- Runout / matrix
CA-60027-A STERLING RL PSide A runout
CA-60027-B STERLING RL PSide B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CA-60027-Aside A runout etched
CA-60027-Bside B runout etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CA-60027-A-1 Sterling RL T ISide A
CA-60027-B-1 Sterling RL T ISide B
CA 60027 ASide A label
CA 60027 BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cadet CA 60027
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing, Ludwig Mastering
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): S 1 CA-60027-A 1A STERLING RL A 4
(Side B): S1 CA-60027-B 1A STERLING RL A 4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chess CHLS 307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Chess SWX-6084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Chess SWX-6084First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Cadet CDC 1067 / Cadet (CA 60027)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Chess S-32.605 / GRT S-32.605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cadet CA 60027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Cadet BT-8059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Chess CH 91515 / Chess CH-91515LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess Records CH-91515LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is Missing From Our Lives4:39
- A2I'm In Love3:21
- A3Choosing Up On You2:35
- A4Strung Out Over You4:45
- B1Playin' The Love Game4:25
- B2Door To Your Heart6:30
- B3Don't Make Me No Promises3:55
- B4Tune Up3:45
- B5I Wish It Was Me You Loved4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dells Vs. The Dramatics are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Dells Vs. The Dramatics are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was The Dells Vs. The Dramatics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Cadet CA 60027.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dells Vs. The Dramatics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA 60027, CHLS 307, SWX-6084, CDC 1067) 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 The Dells Vs. The Dramatics 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.
