US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 371
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
d MRL-317-A C AA runout etched, d C A stamped
d MRL-317-B C AB runout etched, d C A stamped
MRL 317 AA label Master No.
MRL 317 BB label Master No.
Art FarmerGentle Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Gentle Eyes
by Art Farmer · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Gentle Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Gentle Eyes
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 371
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MRL-317-A C ASide A etched, C A stamped, var.1
MRL-317-B C ASide B etched, C A stamped, var. 1
p MRL-317-A 1ASide A etched, p 1A stamped, var. 2
p MRL-317-B 1ASide B etched, p 1A stamped, var. 2
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 371
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MRL 371 A1etched on Side A
MRL 371 Betched on Side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 371
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
℗1973 MRL-371-Aetched side 1
℗1973 MRL-371-Betched side 2
Manufactured in Germanystamped on both sides
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mainstream Records MRL 371
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Mainstream Records MRL 371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 371First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 371First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 371First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 371First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Mainstream Records MRL 371LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Mainstream Records MSL 1013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Mainstream Records L 35077 / Mainstream Records MRL 371LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Mainstream Records MRL 371LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mainstream Records UPS-611-ALP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1A Time For Love5:15
- A2Didn't We3:03
- A3Soulsides4:23
- A4So Are You3:30
- A5Song Of No Regrets4:53
- B1Gentle Rain4:51
- B2We've Only Just Begun3:10
- B3God Bless The Child4:50
- B4Gloomy Morning5:10
- B5Gentle Eyes3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gentle Eyes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gentle Eyes are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1977.
When was Gentle Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Mainstream Records MRL 371.
How do I tell if my copy of Gentle Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRL 371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, d MRL-317-A C A and d MRL-317-B C A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gentle 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.
