US
1981- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 37080
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 37080-1H 0Side A, Stamped
P BL 37080-1BSide B, Stamped
T2Side A, Etched
T1Side B, Etched
The Isley BrothersGrand Slam
Vinyl pressings
Grand Slam
by The Isley Brothers · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Grand Slam was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Grand Slam
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 37080T-Neck 37080
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 37080-1GRunout side A, variant 1
P BL 37080-1AF COLUMBIA NYRunout side B, variant 1
P AL 37080-1FRunout side A, variant 2
P BL 37080-1ERunout side B, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 37080
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1Ƨ P AL 37080-1C A3Runout A, stamped except 1Ƨ A3 etched
1Ƨ P BL 37080-1D oRunout B, stamped except 1Ƨ etched
AL 37080Label A
BL 37080Label B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 84914
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-84914-A1Runout, Side A, Etched
EPC-S-84914-B2Runout, Side B, Etched
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4201
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 37080
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | T-Neck FZ 37080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPC 84914First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Epic EPC 84914 / Epic 89014First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC 84914First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Epic S EPC 84914First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | T-Neck FZ 37080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | T-Neck FZ 37080 / T-Neck 37080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | T-Neck FZ 37080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 2433LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight Is The Night (If I Had You)4:57
- A2I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)4:41
- A3Hurry Up And Wait3:54
- B1Young Girls5:00
- B2Party Night4:09
- B3Don't Let Up5:06
- B4Who Said?4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grand Slam are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Grand Slam are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Grand Slam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is T-Neck FZ 37080.
How do I tell if my copy of Grand Slam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FZ 37080, S EPC 84914, ELPS 4201, EPC 84914) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 37080-1H 0 and P BL 37080-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grand Slam 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.
