US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · SP - Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
LN-22168-6 SRC 5-27-71 AT/DKRunout, side A
LN-22169-2 5-26-71 AT/DK SRCRunout, side B
LN-22168 SPLabel, side A
LN-22169 SPLabel, side B
The Electric ExpressIt's The Real Thing
Vinyl pressings
It's The Real Thing
by The Electric Express · 1971
12 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesFunkFunk / Soul
It's The Real Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 It's The Real Thing
12 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LN-22168-PLSide A Label
LN-22169-PLSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
LN-22168-MOA Side Label
LN-22169-MOB Side Label
LN-22168-4 [MR Logo] AT/DK △85231 x
LN-22169-4 [MR Logo] AT/DK △85231-X x
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SO-9126 5 CPMSide A
SO-9127 (SO-9127) 5 CPMSide B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LN-22168-5 5-27-71 AT/DK XA-side runout
LN-22301-1 6-25-71 AT/DK XB-side runout
LN-22168 SPA-side label
LN-22301 SPB-side label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Linco Records LO-1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LN-22168 SPLabel, side A
LN-22169 SPLabel, side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Cotillion LO-1001First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Atlantic LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Philippines | Atlantic LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Linco Records LO-1001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2091-165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2091-165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's The Real Thing - Pt. I (Instrumental)3:45
- BIt's The Real Thing - Pt. II (Vocal)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's The Real Thing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's The Real Thing are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was It's The Real Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Linco Records LO-1001.
How do I tell if my copy of It's The Real Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LO-1001, 2091-165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LN-22168-6 SRC 5-27-71 AT/DK and LN-22169-2 5-26-71 AT/DK SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's The Real Thing 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.