US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MC 25341
- Format
- LP
Don EllisHaiku
Vinyl pressings
Haiku
by Don Ellis · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesJazz
Haiku was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Haiku
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MC 25341BASF MC 25341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HAIKU-Side-1-Re [MR logo] △ 18472 (1) MASTERED BY CAPITOL Don Ellis WlySide A runout
HAIKU-SIDE-2-RE [MR logo] Don Ellis △ 18472-X (1) MASTERED BY CAPITOL WlySide B runout
MB-25341-ASide A label
MB-25341-BSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MC 25341BASF MC 25341
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MC 25341BASF MC 25341
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MC 25341First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MC 25341 / BASF MC 25341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MC 25341 / BASF MC 25341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MC 25341 / BASF MC 25341First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | MPS Records 21 21961-5 / BASF 21 21961-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 68050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records YP-7068-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | MPS Records 35 53630 / BASF 21 21961-5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | MPS Records UXP-60-P / BASF UXP-60-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.050LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 21961-5 / BASF 21 21961-5LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | MPS Records 21 21961-5 / BASF 21 21961-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Children3:30
- A2Blossoming3:52
- A3Water Jewel5:23
- A4Cherry Petals2:47
- A5Forest3:30
- B1Summer Rain2:20
- B2Two Autumns4:57
- B3Mirror-Pond Of Stars3:25
- B4Parting6:18
- B5Dew1:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Haiku are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Haiku are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Haiku first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is MPS Records MC 25341.
How do I tell if my copy of Haiku is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MC 25341) 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 Haiku 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.
