US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 6014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Bestway 6014 SASide A runout, stamped
Bestway AudioMatrix 6014 SBSide B runout, stamped
6014-SA-BWSide A label
6014-SB-BWSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Back On Top
by The O'Jays · 1968
22 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Back On Top was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Back On Top
4 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 6014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6014 SA (MR) ∆11579-X {can't read}A-side runout
6014 SB (MR) ∆11579-X {can't read}B-side Runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 6014
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 6014
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Bell Records Bell 6014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records Bell 6014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records Bell 6014First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Bell Records Bell 6014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 6082LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records Bell 6082LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records Bell 6082LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records Bell 6082LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records 6082LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-35LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | Bell Records BLPM-35LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Emidisc 5C 048-51889LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 6082LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Bell Records BELL 6082LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Kory Records KK 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan | P-Vine Special PLP-6518LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records 6082LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | US | Bell Records Bell 6082 (6082 S)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Bell Records Bell 6014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Bell Records Bell 6082 (6082 S)LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Bell Records BELL 6082 / Bell Records SW-95192LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)2:45
- A2I'm So Glad I Found You2:57
- A3Going Going Gone2:40
- A4That's Alright2:28
- A5I Dig Your Act2:12
- A6Look Over Your Shoulder2:45
- B1You're Too Sweet2:58
- B2Just Another Guy2:40
- B3Four For The Price Of One3:49
- B4Love Is Everywhere2:42
- B5Now That I've Found You2:21
- B6I'll Be Seeing You2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back On Top are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Back On Top are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1989.
When was Back On Top first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Bell Records Bell 6014.
How do I tell if my copy of Back On Top is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Bell 6014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bestway 6014 SA and Bestway AudioMatrix 6014 SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back On Top 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.
