US
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930T-Neck 34930
- Format
- LP, Album · Peter Pan Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34930-1AE PPA-side runout
BL 34930-1AD PPB-side runout
AL 34930A-side label
BL 34930B-side label
Vinyl pressings
Showdown
by The Isley Brothers · 1978
19 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Showdown was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Showdown
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 11 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
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 34930-1F SI B 13Side A, variant 1
BL 34930-1E SI c8Side B, variant 1
AL 34930-1F S1 C16Side A, variant 2
P BL 34930-1G S1 B11Side B, variant 2
US
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930T-Neck 34930
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34930-1H 1 T oA-side runout variant 1
BL 34930-1C 1 T CB-side runout variant 1
o AL 34930-1H 1T AA-side runout variant 2
BL 34930-1D 1T o EB-side runout variant 2
US
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930T-Neck 34930
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AL 34930-1F C4 1SSide A runout
BL 34930-1E A1 1SSide B runout
AL 34930Side A label
BL 34930Side B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930T-Neck 34930
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34930-1A 5 ASide A, runout, stamped
P BL 34930-1B I 3 BSide B, runout, stamped
AL 34930Side A, label
BL 34930Side B, label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck JZ 34930T-Neck 34930
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34930-1B PG ASide A
PG P BL 34930-1A FSide B
AL 34930Side A, label
BL 34930Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Epic 147.093First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Epic EPC 86039 / Epic JZ 34930First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 25AP 983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | T-Neck SBP 237156 / CBS SBP 237156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | T-Neck KSF 2125 / Epic KSF 2125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Epic EPC 86039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic EPC 86039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | T-Neck JZ 34930First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | T-Neck JZ 34930 / T-Neck 34930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | T-Neck JZ 34930 / T-Neck 34930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Epic 235012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | T-Neck PZ 34930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | T-Neck JZ 34930 / T-Neck 34930First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | T-Neck JZ 34930First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Epic 119132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | T-Neck PZ 34930LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Showdown (Part 1 & 2)5:25
- A2Groove With You4:52
- A3Ain't Givin' Up No Love4:42
- A4Rockin' With Fire (Part 1 & 2)5:57
- B1Take Me To The Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)5:10
- B2Coolin' Me Out (Part 1 & 2)6:03
- B3Fun And Games4:41
- B4Love Fever (Part 1 & 2)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showdown are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Showdown are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Showdown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is T-Neck JZ 34930, released April 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Showdown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 34930, EPC 86039, 235012, PZ 34930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34930-1AE PP and BL 34930-1AD PP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showdown 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.
