US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10038Prestige 10038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRST.10038∙A-4 VAN GELDER HA-side runout groove inscription
PRST.10038∙B-4 VAN GELDER HB-side runout groove inscription
Bernard PurdieShaft
Vinyl pressings
Shaft
by Bernard Purdie · 1972
14 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Shaft 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 Shaft
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10038Prestige 10038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRST.10038∙A-4 VAN GELDER HA-side runout groove inscription
PRST.10038∙B-4 VAN GELDER HB-side runout groove inscription
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10038Prestige 10038
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRST.10038∙A-4 VAN GELDER HA-side runout groove inscription
PRST.10038∙B-4 VAN GELDER HB-side runout groove inscription
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy 10038Prestige PR 10038
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Fantasy 10038 / Prestige PR 10038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige 10038First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige 10038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige 10038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Prestige SPRL 934554LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Prestige PR 10038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige PRT-10038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Uruguay | RCA 10038LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Prestige PR-10038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige PRST-10038LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | BGP Records BGPD 1052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 10038 / Prestige P-10038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Shaft5:52
- A2Way Back Home5:30
- A3Attica4:12
- B1Changes4:52
- B2Summer Melody6:35
- B3Butterfingers4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shaft are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shaft are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1993.
When was Shaft first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Argentina. One of them is Prestige PR 10038.
How do I tell if my copy of Shaft is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 10038, 10038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRST.10038∙A-4 VAN GELDER H and PRST.10038∙B-4 VAN GELDER H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shaft 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.