US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D5RS-7709-1Side A, Matrix#
D5RS-7710-2Side B, Matrix#
G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 12ASide A, Runout, Variant 1
G6-968S1-D5RS-7710-2 12ASide B, Runout, Variant 1
Vinyl pressings
Down To Earth
by The Undisputed Truth · 1974
28 pressings18 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Down To Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Down To Earth
20 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 10ASide 1 Runout - Etched
D5RS-7709-1A Side Label
D5RS-7710-2B Side Label
T 1 G6-968S1-D5RS-7710-2 10AB Side Etch exc ᴘ, C stamps
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 13A [undecipherable scribble, TLA ?]Runout, side A, etched
G6-968S1-D5RS-7710-2 13A [undecipherable scribble, TLA ?]Runout, side B, etched
D5RS-7709-1Label, side A
D5RS-7710-2Label, side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
D5RS-7709-1A Side Label
D5RS-7710-2B Side Label
P \ G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 10A A4A Side Etch exc ᴘ, "A4" stamps
P G6-968S1-D5RS-7710-2 10A CB Side Etch exc ᴘ, C stamps
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 01ASide A, Runout, Variant 1
G6-968S1-D5RS-7710-2 01ASide B, Runout, Variant 1
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G6-968S1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G6-968S1-D5RS-7709-1 17A A2 5 2Runout Side 1 (etched)
1-G6-968S-1-D5RS-7710-2 17A-1A ARunout Side 2 (etched)
D5RS-7709-1A Side Label
D5RS-7710-2B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Tapecar LP-G-6.96851First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Canada | Gordy G-968 V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown G6-968S1 / Gordy G-968 V1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 064-95.766First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-95 766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Israel | Gordy G6-968S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM - ST 60083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-95 766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | Tamla Motown TM-2152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Singapore | Tamla Motown G6-968 S1 / Gordy G6-968 S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5268 / Tamla Motown G6-968S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-32.595First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2489LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1974 | US | Gordy G6-968S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Yegrin K 1046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Gordy G6-968S1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Gordy G6-968S1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Help Yourself3:15
- A2Big John Is My Name4:38
- A3Brother Louie3:28
- A4I'm A Fool For You3:02
- A5Our Day Will Come2:37
- B1Just You 'N' Me2:50
- B2Love And Happiness3:08
- B3Law Of The Land4:30
- B4The Girl's Alright With Me3:34
- B5Save My Love For A Rainy Day4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Down To Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Gordy G6-968S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Down To Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G6-968S1, STMLO 10110, LP-G-6.96851, G-968 V1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D5RS-7709-1 and D5RS-7710-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down To Earth 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.
