US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2945 WW1 ─◁Side A runout
BS-2-2945 WW1 ─◁Side B runout
The StaplesPass It On
Vinyl pressings
Pass It On
by The Staples · 1976
12 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Pass It On was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Pass It On
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2945 SM 1 SSide A
BS-2-2945 SM 2 SSide B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2945 LW 1 ✲Side A runout
BS-2-2945 LW 1 ✲Side B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2945 P1Side A Runout
BS-2-2945 P1Side B Runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2945 / JW1Side A
BS-2-2945 / JW1Side B
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2945
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 26.005 / Warner Bros. Records 301.404.109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2945LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 922 945-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Real Thing Inside Of Me / Party4:40
- A2Take Your Own Time5:55
- A3Sweeter Than The Sweet5:44
- A4Love Me, Love Me, Love Me4:46
- B1Pass It On4:00
- B2Making Love4:06
- B3Take This Love Of Mine4:59
- B4Precious, Precious5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pass It On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pass It On are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Pass It On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2945.
How do I tell if my copy of Pass It On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2945, 26.005, WB 56 263) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BS-1-2945 WW1 ─◁ and BS-2-2945 WW1 ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pass It On 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.