US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1072RCA APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1-1072-A-13S F/W Ѽ SJRRunout, side A, etched
APL1-1072-B-13S F/W Ѽ SJRRunout, side B, etched
The TymesTymes Up
Vinyl pressings
Tymes Up
by The Tymes · 1976
11 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Tymes Up 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 Tymes Up
11 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1027RCA Victor APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS - 1027 - A - 1E A1F 'W'Side A runout, Variant 1
RS - 1027 - B - 1E 'W' A2ESide B runout, Variant 1
RS - 1027 - A - 1E A1I 'W'Side A runout, Variant 2
RS - 1027 - B - 1E 'W' A2GSide B runout, Variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1027RCA Victor APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS 1027 A2E 12Side A runout
RS 1027 B2E ASide B runout
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Chile
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1072
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPVE-8446Printed on label, Side A
LPVE-8447Printed on label, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Chile | RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor APL1-1072 / RCA Victor APL1 1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA APL1-1072 / RCA 26.21670First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Peru | RCA Victor APL1 1072First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | South Africa | RCA Victor APL-1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1027 / RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1027 / RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1072 / RCA APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1072First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Only Your Love5:01
- A2It's Cool3:38
- A3If I Can't Make You Smile3:54
- A4God's Gonna Punish You4:44
- B1Hypnotized3:48
- B2Goin' Through The Motions3:40
- B3To The Max(imum)4:49
- B4Good Morning Dear Lord5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tymes Up are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tymes Up are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Tymes Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Chile and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1072.
How do I tell if my copy of Tymes Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1072, RS 1027, APL-1-1072, APL1 1072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1-1072-A-13S F/W Ѽ SJR and APL1-1072-B-13S F/W Ѽ SJR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tymes Up 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.