US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/16
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Promo
Doug CarnRevelation
Vinyl pressings
Revelation
by Doug Carn · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesSoulSoul-JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
Revelation 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 Revelation
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/16
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD/16-A BB ƧSide A runout
BJQD/16-B BB ƧSide B runout
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records YX8011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Black Jazz Records YX8011First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/16First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/16First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Japan | Black Jazz Records PLP 6733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1998 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/16LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1238 / Real Gone Music RGM-1238LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1238 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1238LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1238 / Real Gone Music RGM-1238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1238 / Real Gone Music RGM-1238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | Japan | Black Jazz Records RGM-1238 / Real Gone Music RGM-1238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1God Is One1:42
- A2Power And Glory7:57
- A3Revelation3:43
- A4Naima4:28
- A5Fatherhood4:15
- B1Contemplation4:08
- B2Feel Free9:20
- B3Time Is Running Out3:55
- B4Jihad7:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revelation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Revelation are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 2021.
When was Revelation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Japan. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJQD/16.
How do I tell if my copy of Revelation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJQD/16, YX8011) 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 Revelation 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.
