Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 0068.266
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
0 704 000 S 1 0068 266 S 1 320Side 1
0 704 000 S 2 0068 266 S 2 320Side 2
Vinyl pressings
By All Means
by Alphonse Mouzon · 1981
20 pressings9 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
By All Means was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 By All Means
13 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15544
- Format
- Album, LP
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pausa Records PR 7087
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PR-7087-A A ❀ L-3715 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA., CALIF.Side A
PR-7087-B A ❀ L-3715-X MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA., CALIF.Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pausa Records PR 7087
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PR 7087 A KM [Symbol] PRC-C-1-1-1A Side
PR 7087 B KM [Symbol] PRC-C-1-1-1-10-B Side
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pausa Records PR 7087
- Format
- LP, Album · DBX Encoded
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Pausa Records 7087Pausa Records PR 7087
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7087 A KM [Symbol] PRC-C-1-1-1A Side
7087 B KM [Symbol] PRC-C-1-1-1B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | MPS Records MDLP-12718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | MPS Records MPS 15544First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | MPS Records 0068.266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15544First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1981 | Japan | MPS Records KUX-154-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | MPS Records KUX-154-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Teichiku Records T-7-3First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Philippines | A & W Horizon AWHL-509First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | MPS Records JS-035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pausa Records PR 7087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pausa Records PR 7087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pausa Records PR 7087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Pausa Records 7087 / Pausa Records PR 7087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6046-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | MPS Records 817 485-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | MPS Records 0215722MSWLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 817 485-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Polydor SUL 3019LP | LP |
| ? | US | Pausa Records PR 7087LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Do I Have To?8:52
- A2Space Invaders4:07
- A3The Next Time We Love6:55
- B1The Jogger7:56
- B2By All Means13:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of By All Means are there?
20 vinyl pressings of By All Means are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 2022.
When was By All Means first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, US, Brazil, France and more. One of them is MPS Records 0068.266.
How do I tell if my copy of By All Means is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0068.266, MPS 15544, PR 7087, 7087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0 704 000 S 1 0068 266 S 1 320 and 0 704 000 S 2 0068 266 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is By All Means 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.