US
1971- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck TNS 3008
- Format
- LP, Album · RL Cut, Sonic Press
- Runout / matrix
TNS-3008-A-3 RE-1 SON STERLING RLRunout, Side A
TNS-3008-B-3 RE-1 SON STERLINGRunout, Side B
TNS-3008-ALabel, Side A
TNS-3008-BLabel, Side B
The Isley BrothersGivin' It Back
Vinyl pressings
Givin' It Back
by The Isley Brothers · 1971
15 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Givin' It Back 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 Givin' It Back
10 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
- T-Neck TNS 3008T-Neck TNS-3008
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TNS-3008-A-4 [circled MR] △16329 STERLINGRunout, side A
TNS-3008-B-4 [circled MR] △16329-X STERLINGRunout, side B
TNS-3008-ALabel, side A
TNS-3008-BLabel, side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck TNS 3008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TNS-3008-A -3 STERLINGSide A Label
TNS-3008-B-3 STERLINGSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck TNS 3008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · TJ Cut, Sonic Press
- Runout / matrix
TNS-3008-A-2 SON STERLINGSide A runout
TNS-3008-B-2 SON STERLING TJSide B runout
TNS-3008-ASide A label
TNS-3008-BSide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck TNS 3008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T TNS-3008-A-5 Bell Sound RCKSide 1 runout
T \ TNS-3008-B-5 Bell Sound RCKSide 2 runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck TNS 3008
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TNS-3008-ASide A Label
TNS-3008-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | M7 LN3342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | T-Neck Records, Inc. TNS 3008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2310 141First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Polydor 16058 / Polydor 2310 141First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008 / T-Neck TNS-3008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | T-Neck TNS 3008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | T-Neck MOVLP840 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP840LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | T-Neck MOVLP 840 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP 840LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Polydor MP 2222LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | T-Neck TNS 3008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | T-Neck TNS 3008LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ohio / Machine Gun9:13
- A2Fire And Rain5:29
- A3Lay Lady Lay10:22
- B1Spill The Wine6:32
- B2Nothing To Do But Today3:42
- B3Cold Bologna3:03
- B4Love The One You're With3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Givin' It Back are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Givin' It Back are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.
When was Givin' It Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is T-Neck TNS 3008.
How do I tell if my copy of Givin' It Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TNS 3008, LN3342, 2310 141, 16058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TNS-3008-A-3 RE-1 SON STERLING RL and TNS-3008-B-3 RE-1 SON STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Givin' It Back 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.
