South Africa
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST (L) 7124051
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Earl KlughKey Notes
Vinyl pressings
Key Notes
by Earl Klugh · 1985
13 pressings12 countriesSoul-JazzContemporary JazzJazz
Key Notes was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Key Notes
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 12 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI ST-12405Capitol Records ST-12405
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12405 G-1 #1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout
ST-2-12405 G-1 #2 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout
ST-1-12405Side A label
ST-2-12405Side B label
Japan
May 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECJ-80265
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST1-12405 1S 4 5-5A-side runout
ST2-12405 1S 3B-side runout
ST1-12405A-side label
ST2-12405B-side label
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 81 2605421
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Barbados
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12405
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12405
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Capitol Records 81 2605421First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-12405First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12405First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-26 0542 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 12405First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-12405First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2605421 / EMI 2605421First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST (L) 7124051First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Capitol Records 064-2605421First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | EMI ST-12405 / Capitol Records ST-12405First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | EMI ST-5-12405 / Capitol Records ST-5-12405LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Capitol Records 25819First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-80265First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Living Inside Your Love5:40
- A2Whiplash3:25
- A3Back In Central Park3:47
- A4Crazy For You4:04
- A5Magic In Your Eyes4:54
- B1I Don't Want To Leave You Alone Anymore4:52
- B2Where I Wander6:46
- B3Tropical Legs5:32
- B4I'll See You Again5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Key Notes are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Key Notes are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Key Notes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in South Africa, US, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST (L) 7124051.
How do I tell if my copy of Key Notes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST (L) 7124051, ST-12405, ECJ-80265, 81 2605421) 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 Key Notes 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.
