Vinyl pressings
by War · 1984
Groovin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
1001-A F/W NS. ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J.A-Side Runout Etching
1001-B F/W NS. ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J.B-Side Runout Etching
CCP-1001-AA-Side Label
CCP-1001-BB-Side Label
2002-A F/W NS SMKSide A Runout
2002-B F/W NS SMKSide B Runout
CCP-2002-ASide A Label
CCP-2002-BSide B Label
1001-A F/W NS. ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J.A-Side Runout Etching
✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J. 1001-B F/W NS.B-Side Runout Etching
CCP-1001-AA-Side Label
CCP-1001-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Coco Plum CCP-1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Coco Plum CCP-1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Coco Plum CCP-2002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Coco Plum CCP-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | 10 Records 601 769 / Bluebird 601 76912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 351 / 10 Records 107 3517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Bluebird 80176 / 10 Records 8017612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | 10 Records 90199 / Bluebird 901997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | 10 Records VIN 451497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | 10 Records 5293057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | 10 Records A-107.351 / Virgin A-107.3517", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | 10 Records F 60176912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Bluebird BR 167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Bluebird BRT 1612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Bluebird BR 167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Groovin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Coco Plum CCP-1001.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CCP-1001, CCP-2002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1001-A F/W NS. ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J. and 1001-B F/W NS. ✩PRESSED AT SOUND MAKERS,✩N.J.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
