US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-784121-A (PR)P STERLINGRunout A
ST-BT-784122-A (PR)P STERLINGRunout B
ST-BT-784121-PRLabel A
ST-BT-784122-PRLabel B
Wilson PickettA Funky Situation
Vinyl pressings
A Funky Situation
by Wilson Pickett · 1978
13 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
A Funky Situation 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 A Funky Situation
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76011
- Format
- LP, Album · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-784121-AA (MR) △23717 ① (PR)Side A runout
ST-BT 781422-AA (MR) △23717-X ① (PR) STERLINGSide B runout
ST-BT-784121-MOSide A label
ST-BT-784122-MOSide B label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 76011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-BT-784121 - AAA - 1 (PR) STERLINGSide A, variant 1, etched, STERLING stamped
ST-BT-784122 - AAA - 1 (PR) STERLINGSide B, variant 1, etched, STERLING stamped
ST-BT-784121 - AAA - 1 - 11 (PR) STERLING PRCSide A, variant 2, etched, STERLING stamped
ST-BT-784121 - AAA + - 1 PRC (PR) STERLINGSide B, variant 2, etched, STERLING stamped
Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 50 528
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT 50 528
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WEA 50528 A2 PFRunout side A
WEA 50528 B PFRunout side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records KBT 76011
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Austria | Big Tree Records BT 50 528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Belgium | Big Tree Records BT 50 528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Big Tree Records KBT 76011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | Big Tree Records 23(7431)00104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Big Tree Records BT 50 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Big Tree Records BT 50 528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9699First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Big Tree Records BT 76011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Big Tree Records LPS. 200.2498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Zambia | Atlantic ATC 9699 / Big Tree Records ATC 9699First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Argentina | Atlantic 14.453LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dance With Me4:49
- A2She's So Tight3:37
- A3The Night We Called It A Day4:07
- A4Dance You Down3:35
- A5Hold On To Your Hiney3:36
- B1Groovin'3:48
- B2Lay Me Like You Hate Me3:52
- B3Funky Situation4:00
- B4Time To Let The Sun Shine On Me4:08
- B5Who Turned You On3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Funky Situation are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Funky Situation are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was A Funky Situation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Austria, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Big Tree Records BT 76011.
How do I tell if my copy of A Funky Situation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BT 76011, BT 50 528, KBT 76011, 23(7431)00104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-BT-784121-A (PR)P STERLING and ST-BT-784122-A (PR)P STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Funky Situation 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.
