Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 69197
- Format
- LP, Album
The Three DegreesThe Three Degrees Live
Vinyl pressings
The Three Degrees Live
by The Three Degrees · 1975
12 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
The Three Degrees Live was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Three Degrees Live
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 69197
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S P.I.R. AL-33840-1G NS B1Side A Runout - Etched
1S P.I.R. BL-33840-1G NS B6Side B Runout - Etched
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.Side A/B Runout - Stamped
P.I.R. AL-33840-1ASide A runout - variant 1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P.I.R. AL-33840-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.. NSSide A Runout etched; P, MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. stamped
P P.I.R. BL-33840-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.. NSSide B Runout etched; P, MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234751CBS PZ 33840
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A MX176431 SBP 234751-1Side A runout, stamped
A MX176432 SBP 234751-2Side B runout, stamped
MX176431Side A label
MX176432Side B label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | CBS SBP 234751 / CBS PZ 33840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records KZ 33840First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 69197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 234751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Singapore | CBS/Sony JJSL 30072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 69197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Philadelphia International Records PZ 33840First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records KZ 6027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 81138LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)3:48
- A2Free Ride2:41
- A3Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me4:35
- A4Year Of Decision3:23
- A5Living For The City / For The Love Of Money8:40
- B1When Will I See You Again3:05
- B2Dirty Ol' Man6:01
- B3Everybody Gets To Go To The Moon4:18
- B4Harlem3:20
- B5Love Train6:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Three Degrees Live are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Three Degrees Live are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was The Three Degrees Live first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records PIR 69197.
How do I tell if my copy of The Three Degrees Live is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PIR 69197, S PIR 69197, PZ 33840, SBP 234751) 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 Three Degrees Live 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.
