US
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9006
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87759-A-1Side 1 etched
RVG 87759-B-1Side 2 etched
MASTER BY - RUDY VAN GELDER EDP (logo)Side 1 & 2 stamped
RVG 87759ASide One Label
Fuse OneSilk
Vinyl pressings
Silk
by Fuse One · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Silk was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Silk
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9006
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CTI 9006 A//1∇420 W 11 1Side 1, stamped
CTI 9006 B//1∇420 W 11 1Side 2, stamped
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9006
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CTI 9006 A CRC
CTI 9006 A CRC
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records 0063.050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
0063 050 S1 0704 438 S1 320 1 BRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
0063 050 S2 0704 438 S2 320 1 BRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
0063 050 S1 0704 438 S1 320 1 BRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
0063 050 S2 0704 438 S2 320 A 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
Israel
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 9006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87759-A-1Side 1 etched
RVG 87759-B-1Side 2 etched
MASTER BY - RUDY VAN GELDER EDP (logo)Side 1 & 2 stamped
RVG 87759ASide One Label
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records K26P-6140
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 9006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Israel | CTI Records CTI 9006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | CTI Records K26P-6140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | CTI Records K26P-6140First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CTI Records CTI 9006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | CTI Records CTI 9006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | CTI Records 9006LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1268LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | CTI Records S 60.797 / Hispavox S 60.797LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Silk8:00
- A2In Celebration Of The Human Spirit9:08
- B1Hot Fire6:58
- B2Sunwalk9:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silk are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Silk are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Silk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 9006.
How do I tell if my copy of Silk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 9006, 0063.050, K26P-6140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG 87759-A-1 and RVG 87759-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silk 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.
