UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 89
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
GT-89-A 1 RFS/MC ∧Side A Runout
GT-89-B 3 C ∧Side B Runout
Tony EtoriaI Can Prove It
Vinyl pressings
I Can Prove It
by Tony Etoria · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
I Can Prove It 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 I Can Prove It
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 89
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
GT89 A//1 0 11 15Stamped runout, side A
GT89 B//1 20 12Stamped runout, side B
GT-89-A RFS/Master Control Nashville TN USAEtched runout, side A
GT-89-B RFS/Master Control Nashville TN USAEtched runout, side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 89
- Format
- 7", Single · Small GTO logo
- Runout / matrix
GT-89-A RFS/Master Control Nashville TN. USA
GT-89-B RFS/Master Control Nashville TN. USA RFS/Master Control
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 89
- Format
- 7" · push out center
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- GTO 2099 189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | GTO 2099189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | GTO 2099 189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | GTO 2099 189 / GTO 2099189First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | GTO GT 89First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Italy | GTO 2099 189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | GTO 2099 189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 89First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 89First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 89First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | GTO GT 89First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AI Can Prove It
- BAngel For Lovers To Be
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Can Prove It are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I Can Prove It are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was I Can Prove It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is GTO GT 89.
How do I tell if my copy of I Can Prove It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 89, 2099189, 2099 189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GT-89-A 1 RFS/MC ∧ and GT-89-B 3 C ∧. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Can Prove It 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.