US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records B2D 6501
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B2D6501AS-1BA side
B2D6501BS-1AB side
BDS6501CS-1GC side
B2D 6501 DS-1BD side
Carmen McRaeI'm Coming Home Again
Vinyl pressings
I'm Coming Home Again
by Carmen McRae · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesJazz
I'm Coming Home Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 I'm Coming Home Again
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records B2D 6501
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B2D 6501AS-1BSide A runout etched (Variant 1)
B2D 6501BS-1ASide B runout etched (Variant 1)
BDS6501CS-1GSide C runout stamped (Variant 1)
B2D 6501 DS-1BSide D runout etched (Variant 1)
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records B2D 6501
- Format
- LP, Stereo · 2x Record Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
B2D 6501-1D T1 ASide One etched (A stamped)
B2D6501-1C 1T BSide Two etched (B stamped)
B2D 6501 CS-1D 1T ASide Three etched (A stamped)
B2D6501 DS-1D 1T ASide Four etched (A stamped)
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Versatile 31C 052 63988
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Versatile 31C 052 63989
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records B2D 6501Versatile B2D 6501
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Versatile 31C 052 63988First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Versatile 31C 052 63989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Buddah Records B2D 6501 / Versatile B2D 6501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Disc' AZ International AZ/5 322/3First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Japan | Trio Records PA-3155/56First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Buddah Records B2D 6501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Buddah Records B2D 6501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Buddah Records B2D 6501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Buddah Records SPL2-7863LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Accord SN-7154LP | LP |
| 1982 | US | Accord SN 7229LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Sunset Blvd Records LP-SBR-7083LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Good Time Records GTD3631LPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Coming Home Again4:18
- A2Burst In With The Dawn4:34
- A3I Need You In My Life3:58
- A4Come In From The Rain4:18
- B1I Won't Last A Day Without You7:06
- B2Won'tcha Stay With Me6:10
- B3Mr. Magic (I)4:54
- C1Everything Must Change9:10
- C2Sweet Alibis4:50
- C3The Masquerade Is Over4:41
- C4I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love4:35
- D1Mr. Magic (II)14:09
- D2New York State Of Mind7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Coming Home Again are there?
13 vinyl pressings of I'm Coming Home Again are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 2025.
When was I'm Coming Home Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Buddah Records B2D 6501.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Coming Home Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B2D 6501, 31C 052 63988, 31C 052 63989, AZ/5 322/3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B2D6501AS-1B and B2D6501BS-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm Coming Home Again 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.
