US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chiaroscuro Records CR 187
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CR-187A-6 HP-P7 [Anvil symbol]Side A
CR-187B RP-1 [Anvil symbol]Side B
CR-187A/Bon labels
Abdullah IbrahimThe Journey
Vinyl pressings
The Journey
by Abdullah Ibrahim · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesFree JazzSoul-JazzCape JazzJazz
The Journey 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 The Journey
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Chiaroscuro Records CR 187
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CR-187A-6 HP-P1Side A etched
CR-187B RP-1Side B etched
CR-187-A/Bon labels
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chiaroscuro Records CR 187
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CR-187A-6 HP-P7 [Anvil symbol]Side A
CR-187B RP-1 [Anvil symbol]Side B
CR-187A/Bon labels
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chiaroscuro Records CR 187
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-187A-6 HP-P1 [Anvil symbol]Side 1 runout (etched)
CR-187B RP-1 [Anvil symbol]Side 2 runout (etched)
CR-187 ASide 1 label
CR-187 BSide 2 label
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- Brotherhood RTL (E) 703
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RTL 703 - AA Side (Etched)
RTL 703 - BB Side (Etched)
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | South Africa | Brotherhood RTL (E) 703First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Chiaroscuro Records ULX-101-CHLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187 / The Sun SRK 786144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chiaroscuro Records CR 187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sister Rosie4:33
- A2Jabulani (Joy)17:38
- BHajj (The Journey)21:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Journey are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Journey are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was The Journey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, South Africa. One of them is Chiaroscuro Records CR 187.
How do I tell if my copy of The Journey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 187, RTL (E) 703) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR-187A-6 HP-P7 [Anvil symbol] and CR-187B RP-1 [Anvil symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Journey 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.