US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M9058A 1ARunout A (Variant 1)
M9058A 1BRunout B (Variant 1)
p M9058A .\/. A 1Runout A (Variant 2)
p M9058B .\/. A 2Runout B (Variant 2)
Vinyl pressings
Stories To Tell
by Flora Purim · 1974
19 pressings9 countriesFusionJazzLatin
Stories To Tell 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 Stories To Tell
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 M9058A-1 [Eyes with eyebrows]Runout A, etched
T1 M9058B-2 [Eyes with eyebrows]Runout B, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MS9058A-1A /"\ [Eyes with eyebrows] S(Variant 1) A side runout etch
MS9058B-1A /"\ [Eyes with eyebrows](Variant 1) B side runout etch
S 1 M 9058A-1A ⌢ . . ⌢(Variant 2) A side runout etch
S 1 M 9058B-1A ⌢ . . ⌢(Variant 2) B side runout etch
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 9058 A GH PA runout etched
M-9058-B₂ IV (A) 1Θ :B runout etched
M-9058-AA label matrix
M-9058-BB label matrix
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M9058A –..– PSide A etched, exc. ᴘ stamped
M"9058B –..– A PSide B etched, exc. A and ᴘ stamped
(M-9058-A)Side A label matrix
(M-9058-B)Side B label matrix
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9058
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 M9058A-1 [Eyes with eyebrows]Runout A, etched, variant 1
T1 M9058B-2 [Eyes with eyebrows]Runout B, etched, variant 1
T1 M9058A-1 [Eyes with eyebrows] DRunout A, etched, variant 2
T1 M9058B-2 [Eyes with eyebrows] DRunout B, etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Europe | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | Milestone M1-2171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Milestone MSL 6078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy/Prestige/Milestone QuadraDisc FPM-4005First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Milestone M-9058First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Unknown | RCA Victor LPUS 173LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Milestone 204.5019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Milestone 2C 066-96776LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6085LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Milestone OJC-619 / Milestone M-9058LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Milestone M-9058 / Milestone MSP 90.58LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stories To Tell3:41
- A2Search For Peace5:53
- A3Casa Forte3:55
- A4Insensatez2:46
- A5Mountain Train3:14
- B1To Say Goodbye4:03
- B2Silver Sword5:40
- B3Vera Cruz (Empty Faces)4:12
- B4O Cantador / I Just Want To Be Here6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stories To Tell are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Stories To Tell are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1991.
When was Stories To Tell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Europe, Philippines, South Africa. One of them is Milestone M-9058.
How do I tell if my copy of Stories To Tell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9058, FPM-4005, M1-2171, MSL 6078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9058A 1A and M9058A 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stories To Tell 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.
