US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-25239-13 Ⓒ AT/DKRunout A
ST-A-25289-11 Ⓡ⓷ AT/DKRunout B
ST-A-25239 SPSide A label
ST-A-24389 SPSide B label
Aretha FranklinMaster Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)
Vinyl pressings
Master Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)
by Aretha Franklin · 1973
21 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Master Of Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Master Of Eyes
20 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PL Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-25239-17 PP AT/DKRunout A, etched, variant 1
ST-A-24389-7 PP AT/DKRunout B, etched, variant 1
ST-A-25239-17 PP AT/DKRunout A, etched, variant 2
ST-A-24389-5 PP AT/DKRunout B, etched, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", Single · LY
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-25239-LYSide A Label
ST-A-24389-LYSide B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · MO
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-25239-4 SRC 1- AT/DKA-Side Runout Etching
STA-25239-14 SRC AT/DK 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
A-25239 SPA-Side Label
ST-A-25239 SPB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2941
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-25239-MOMono Side Label
ST-A-25239-MOStereo Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Atco Records ATCS 10.053First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Atlantic AT 2941First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Atlantic 10288First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10 288First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Greece | Atlantic 2091 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | AtlanticFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | Japan | Atlantic P-1208AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Turkey | Atlantic 73503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10288First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10288First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Atlantic K 10288 / Atlantic 45-2941First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2941First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2941First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2941First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic 45-2941First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 102887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMaster Of Eyes (The Deepness Of Your Eyes)3:25
- BMoody's Mood For Love2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master Of Eyes are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Master Of Eyes are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Master Of Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Netherlands, Brazil and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2941.
How do I tell if my copy of Master Of Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2941, K 10288, ATL 10288, ATCS 10.053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-25239-13 Ⓒ AT/DK and ST-A-25289-11 Ⓡ⓷ AT/DK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Master Of Eyes 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.
