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Trini LopezTransformed By Time

Vinyl pressings

Transformed By Time

by Trini Lopez · 1978

16 pressings13 countriesDiscoSoulVocalFunk

Transformed By Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Transformed By Time

15 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978ArgentinaRCA Victor AVS 4606First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978AustraliaRoulette VAL10273First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978BrazilRoulette 204.3006First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978CanadaRoulette SR 3020First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978FranceRoulette RA. 20354First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978GermanyRoulette 26 143 XOTFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978IsraelTeen Records BM 925First yearLPLP
1978ItalyRoulette RLP 10009First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978JapanRoulette YX-7217-ROFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978South AfricaRoulette STAR 5039First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978SpainRoulette RE-40.505-SFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978UKPye International NSPL 28254First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978USRoulette SR 3020First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1978USRoulette SR 3020First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978USRoulette SR 3020First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980CanadaBirchmount BM 925LP, ReissueLP, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Helplessly5:59
  2. A2Trini's Medley8:38
  3. B1If I Had A Hammer3:24
  4. B2Lemon Tree4:17
  5. B3Elenore3:58
  6. B4Beautiful People3:17
  7. B5Any Time You Wanna Make Love To Me3:05

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Transformed By Time are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Transformed By Time are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.

When was Transformed By Time first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Roulette RA. 20354.

How do I tell if my copy of Transformed By Time is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RA. 20354, NSPL 28254, SR 3020, AVS 4606) 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 Transformed By Time 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.

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