US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train SD-10997
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SD-10997A-1S KENDUN A I Λ1 HRunout A Side
SD-10997B-1S KENDUN A I Λ1 IRunout B Side
The WhispersMake It With You
Vinyl pressings
Make It With You
by The Whispers · 1977
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Make It With You was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Make It With You
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train SB-10996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SB-10996-A 5̶S̶ 10 KENDUN-a 1Side A Runout
SB-10996B-1S KENDUN B 1 A4Side B Runout
SB-10996-ASide A Label
SB-10996-BSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train JD-10997
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train JB-10996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train JB-10996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train FC 0996
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Soul Train SD-10997First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Soul Train FC 0996First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Soul Train FB 0996 / Soul Train (SB 10996)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Soul Train FC 0996First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Soul Train FB 0996 / Soul Train (SB 10996)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train SD-10997First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train SB-10996First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train JD-10997First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train JB-10996First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train JB-10996First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Soul Train Recording Co. FB-09967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Soul Train Recording Co. FB-09967", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Soul Train SD-1099712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMake It With You5:17
- BYou Are Number One3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Make It With You are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Make It With You are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Make It With You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Soul Train SD-10997.
How do I tell if my copy of Make It With You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD-10997, SB-10996, JD-10997, JB-10996) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SD-10997A-1S KENDUN A I Λ1 H and SD-10997B-1S KENDUN A I Λ1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Make It With You 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.
