US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34938
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34938-1C S1 B1Side A runout
BL 34938-1C S1 A4Side B runout
Eric GaleMultiplication
Vinyl pressings
Multiplication
by Eric Gale · 1977
12 pressings7 countriesFusionSmooth JazzJazz
Multiplication 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 Multiplication
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Columbia JC 34938
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34938
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34938-1B I T A ⤴Runouts side A, variant 1
BL 34938-1B I T ARunouts side B, variant 1
0 AL 34938-1B I T B7Runouts side A, variant 2
0 AL 34938-1B 2 T ARunouts side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34938Columbia 34938
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
AL 34938-1A I PRunout side A
BL 34938-1A I B A PRunout side B
AL 34938Label side A
BL 34938Label side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34938
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 34938 - 1ARunout Side A
BL 34938 - 1ARunout Side B
AL 34938Side A Label
BL 34938Side B Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 82283CBS S CBS 82283
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-82283-A-2 Λ 3side 1 variant 1
CBS-S-82283-B-1 B 5side 2 variant 1
CBS-S-82283-A-2 C 3side 1 variant 2 etched / stamped
CBS-S-82283-B-1 C 7side 2 variant 2 etched / stamped
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 82283 / CBS 82283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 844First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Columbia ASF 2047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS CBS 82283 / CBS S CBS 82283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS CBS 82283 / CBS S CBS 82283First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34938First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34938First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34938First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34938First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34938 / Columbia 34938First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34938First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Oh! Mary Don't You Weep7:20
- A2Thumper5:50
- A3Multiplication5:20
- B1Morning Glory8:25
- B2Gypsy Jello4:50
- B3Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Multiplication are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Multiplication are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Multiplication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia JC 34938.
How do I tell if my copy of Multiplication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 34938, CBS 82283, PC 34938, SBP 237101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34938-1C S1 B1 and BL 34938-1C S1 A4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Multiplication 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.
