US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4622
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Futures
by Burt Bacharach · 1977
21 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Futures 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 Futures
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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
- A&M Records SP-4622
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP 4981-M2 MR(in circle) △21953 PitmanSide 1 etched, MR(in circle) stamped
A+M SP4982-M1 MR(in circle) △21953-X PitmanSide 2 etched, MR(in circle) stamped)
SP-4981Side 1 label
SP-4982Side 2 label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4622
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP.4622A(2)Side A runout etched
SP.4622B SEAH.Side B runout etched
SP 4622 A/STEREOSide A label
SP 4622 B/STEREOSide B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4622
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP 4981-M10 Terra Haute (MR) △21953 A2Side 1 runout
A+M SP4982-S1 B4 S 1Side 2 runout
(SP-4981)Side 1 matrix center label
(SP-4982)Side 2 matrix center label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4622
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64622
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | A&M Records 6389First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records L 36130 / A&M Records L-36,130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M-2199 / A&M Records SP-4622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AMLH 64622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4622LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4622First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Colombia | A&M Records AMS 5151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records 28491 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | A&M Records PSP-4622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64622First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Took My Strength From You (I Had None)3:50
- A2Futures4:13
- A3Us3:18
- A4Where Are You5:01
- A5We Should Have Met Sooner3:51
- B1No One Remembers My Name3:24
- B2The Young Grow Younger Every Day2:45
- B3Another Spring Will Rise5:41
- B4Seconds2:55
- B5When You Bring Your Sweet Love To Me2:55
- B6Time And Tenderness3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Futures are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Futures are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Futures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4622.
How do I tell if my copy of Futures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4622, SP 4622, AMLH 64622, 6389) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Futures 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.
