US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck 2Z8 2263
- Format
- 12", Single
The Isley BrothersThe Pride
Vinyl pressings
The Pride
by The Isley Brothers · 1977
16 pressings9 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
The Pride was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Pride
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
ZS 8-2262-3-BB(stamped) PA Side Runout
ZS 8-2262-4-BB(stamped) PB Side Runout
AA-AF ZS8 2262-3A Side Label
AA-AF ZS8 2262-4B Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
ZS 8-2262-3-BDA side runout stamped
ZS 8-2262-4-BDB side runout stamped
TA & B runout etched
AA-AF ZS8 2262-3A Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZS 8-2262-3 -BA ☆BA Side Runout, Variant 1
ZS 8-2262-4 -BBB Side Runout, Variant 1
ZS 8-2262-3 -BE 5-8A Side Runout, Variant 2 [5-8 is etched]
ZS 8-2262-4 -BF ┌B Side Runout, Variant 2 [┌ is etched]
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ZS8 2262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck ASD 309
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 2262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Epic EPC 5105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Epic EPC 5105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 06SP 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 06SP 162 / Epic 06SP 162(E)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 5105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Epic DS 2First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Epic EPC 5282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 5105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck 2Z8 2263First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2262First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck ASD 309First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck ZS8 2262First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AThe Pride (Part 1 & 2)5:33
- BHope You Feel Better Love (Part 1 & 2)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Pride are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Pride are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Pride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is T-Neck 2Z8 2263.
How do I tell if my copy of The Pride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2Z8 2263, ZS8 2262, ASD 309, S EPC 5105) 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 Pride 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.
