US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/21
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD-21-A BB ƧSide A runout
BJQD-21-B BBSide B runout
Doug CarnAdam's Apple
Vinyl pressings
Adam's Apple
by Doug Carn · 1974
10 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Adam's Apple was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Adam's Apple
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/21
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD-21-A BB ƧA-Side runout inscription
BJQD-21-B BB ƧB-Side runout inscription
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records YX-7018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Black Jazz Records YX-7018First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/21First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/21First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-6734 / Black Jazz Records BJQD/21LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Limited |
| 1998 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/21LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1297 / Real Gone Music RGM-1297LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1297 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1297LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1297 / Real Gone Music RGM-1297LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1297 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1297LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7782 / Black Jazz Records PLP-7782LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Chant4:59
- A2Higher Ground5:03
- A3Sweet Season3:56
- A4Sanctuary7:31
- B1Mighty Mighty5:59
- B2The Messenger4:12
- B3Adam's Apple3:32
- B4To A Wild Rose3:34
- B5Western Sunrise5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Adam's Apple are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Adam's Apple are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 2022.
When was Adam's Apple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Japan. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJQD/21.
How do I tell if my copy of Adam's Apple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJQD/21, YX-7018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BJQD-21-A BB Ƨ and BJQD-21-B BB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Adam's Apple 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.
