Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 204 353Island Records S 204 353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204353 A-1/81S IIIRunout A-Side
204353 B-2/81S IIIRunout B-Side
S 204 353 ALabel A-Side
S 204 353 BLabel B-Side
Vinyl pressings
Morning Has Broken
by Cat Stevens · 1981
25 pressings15 countriesFolk RockSoft RockPop RockClassic Rock
Morning Has Broken was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Morning Has Broken
17 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 204 353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204353 A-1/81S IIIRunout side A stamped, variant 1
204353 B-2/81S IIIRunout side B stamped, variant 1
204353 A-1/81S IIIRunout side A stamped, variant 2
204353 B-2/81S III IIRunout side B stamped, "II" hand-etched, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9706
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ILPS-9706-ASide A [stamped]
ILPS-9706-BSide B [stamped]
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records RML 52009
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
11 SMX59333 P2B3Side A runout, hand-etched
11 SMX59334 P2B2Side B runout, hand-etched
SMX-59333Side A label
SMX-59334Side B label
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 18(0831)00197
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6313 286
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
012 6313286 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A runout stamped
012 6313286 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B runout stamped
6313 286 1Side A label
6313 286 2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Island Records RML 52009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Colombia | Island Records 18(0831)00197First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Europe | Island Records 204 353 / Island Records S 204 353First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Island Records 204 353First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Island Records 6313 286First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Island Records 14C 062 64774 / Island Records ILPS 19706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Guatemala | Island Records ILP 97First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Island Records TCAT1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Island Records 204 353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Island Records RML 52009 / Island Records ILPS 9706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Island Records ILPS 9706First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Island Records ILPS 9706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | South Africa | Island Records ILPS 29706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Island Records I-204 320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Island Records 204 353LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Island Records I-204 320LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Where Do The Children Play?3:50
- A2Ruby Love2:35
- A3Wild World3:18
- A4Sad Lisa3:40
- A5Tuesday's Dead3:34
- A6Morning Has Broken3:15
- B1Lady D'Arbanville3:40
- B2Longer Boats3:08
- B3Bitter Blue3:07
- B4Banapple Gas3:08
- B5O'Caritas3:38
- B6Father And Son3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morning Has Broken are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Morning Has Broken are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Morning Has Broken first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, UK, Australia, Colombia and more. One of them is Island Records 204 353.
How do I tell if my copy of Morning Has Broken is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 204 353, ILPS 9706, RML 52009, 18(0831)00197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 204353 A-1/81S III and 204353 B-2/81S III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Morning Has Broken 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.
