US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS 202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
18531Side A label
18532Side B label
XCSV-142635Side A label
XCSV-142636Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The O'Jays In Philadelphia
by The O'Jays · 1970
16 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The O'Jays In Philadelphia was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 O'Jays In Philadelphia
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS 202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XCSV142635- ̶1̶A̶ 1B N-LPS-202A (18531) [1]A side deadwax - XCSV number stamped, all else etched
XCSV142636-1B N-LPS-202B (18532) [2]B side deadwax - XCSV number stamped, all else etched
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.Stamped onto deadwax on both sides
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS 202
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
N-LPS-202 A (18531) XCSV 142635Side A (etched)
N-LPS-202 (18532)Side B (etched)
XCSV142636-1ASide B (printed)
Mastered by Frankford/WaynePrinted on side A and side B
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS 202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS 202First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS 202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP 234328LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32120 / Columbia KZ 32120LP | LP |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS/Sony KZ 32130LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 65469LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Philippines | CBS KZ 32120LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic EPC 65469 / Epic S EPC 65469LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32120LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPM-87-PHLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZX 32120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Chess PLP-6021 / Neptune Records PLP-6021LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Chess PLP-6021 / P-Vine Special PLP-6021LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Philadelphia International Records PIR 65933 / Philadelphia International Records S PIR 65933LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One Night Affair2:19
- A2You're The Best Thing Since Candy2:56
- A3Branded Bad2:54
- A4I Should Be Your Lover2:04
- A5Looky Looky (Look At Me Girl)2:46
- B1Deeper (In Love With You)2:40
- B2Let Me In Your World2:37
- B3Just Can't Get Enough2:09
- B4I've Got The Groove2:17
- Medley
- B6It's Too Strong3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The O'Jays In Philadelphia are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The O'Jays In Philadelphia are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was The O'Jays In Philadelphia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Neptune Records NLPS 202.
How do I tell if my copy of The O'Jays In Philadelphia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NLPS 202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18531 and 18532. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The O'Jays In Philadelphia 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.
