US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1S PD-1-6118-AS-CS-1 MASTERDISKSide A, runout, etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
1S PD-1-6118-BS-CS MASTERDISKSide B, runout, etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
Dave GrusinOne Of A Kind
Vinyl pressings
One Of A Kind
by Dave Grusin · 1977
18 pressings6 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
One Of A Kind 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 One Of A Kind
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6118
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P PD-1-6118-AS-CP-3 MASTERDISKSide A Runout Etched, Except P, MASTERDISK Stamped
P PD-1-6118-BS-CP MASTERDISKSide B Runout Etched, Except P, MASTERDISK Stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6118Polydor 2391 309
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6118-AS-Ct-1 MASTERDISK BSide A runout, variant 1 etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
T1 PD-1-6118-BS-CT-2 MASTERDISK A2Side B runout, variant 1 etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
PD-1-6118-AS-CT-2 A MASTERDISK-T1Side A runout, variant 2
PD-1-6118-BS-CT-2 MASTERDISK 1 A7 T1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6118
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6118-AS-CP-3 MASTERDISKSide A runout etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
PD-1-6118-BS-CP MASTERDISKSide B runout etched, except MASTERDISK stamped
PD-1-6118-ALabel side A, in parentheses
PD-1-6118-BLabel side B, in parentheses
Japan
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1145
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPF-1145A A–1–1 AACA-side runout inscription
MPF-1145B A–1–1B-side runout inscription
Japan
December 1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF 1145
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPF-1145A A–1–1 AACA-side runout inscription
MPF-1145B A–1–1B-side runout inscription
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6118First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6118 / Polydor 2391 309First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1145First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1145First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Switzerland | GRP GRP 91011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Switzerland | GRP GRP 91011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | GRP GRP-F-7702LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Finland | GRP GRP-A 1011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | GRP VIJ-28044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | GRP VIJ-28044LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | GRP A-1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Korea | Seoul Records SZPR-017 / GRP VDJ-1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | GRP 290.003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | GRP GRP-A-1011LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| ? | US | GRP GRP-A-1011LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | GRP GRP-A-1011LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Montage9:20
- A2Playera8:44
- B1Modaji7:42
- B2The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter6:13
- B3Catavento4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Of A Kind are there?
18 vinyl pressings of One Of A Kind are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was One Of A Kind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Japan. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6118.
How do I tell if my copy of One Of A Kind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6118, MPF 1145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1S PD-1-6118-AS-CS-1 MASTERDISK and 1S PD-1-6118-BS-CS MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Of A Kind 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.
