US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T2 AM SP5065-T2Runout side A, etched
T\ AM SP5066-T1Runout side B, etched
SP-5065Label side A
SP-5066Label side B
Vinyl pressings
A Pauper In Paradise
by Gino Vannelli · 1977
23 pressings11 countriesJazz-RockFusionSymphonic RockPop Rock
A Pauper In Paradise 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 A Pauper In Paradise
20 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&MSP5065-M2 MR △22739 (1)Runout side A, variant 1
AM5066-M4 INT △22739-X (6)Runout side B, variant 1
A&MSP5065-M1 MR △22739 (2)Runout side A, variant 2
A&M5066-M2 MR △22739-X (2)Runout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
SP-5065A Side Label
SP-5066B Side Label
P A&M SP5065-P4A Side Etch exc ᴘ stamp
P A&M SP5066-P2B Side Etch exc ᴘ stamp
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
A&MSP5065-M2 (MR in circle, stamped) △22739 PIT DSide A runout - etched
T I AM SP5066-T2 CSide B runout - etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 5065 RCA 2·· (··) A1 -Side A etched, (··) is two dots in circle, except A1 stamped
AM SP 5066 RCA 1· (··) A4 CSide B etched, (··) is two dots in circle, except A4 stamped
SP-5065Label side A
SP-5066Label side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4664
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 5065-M2 MR △22739 (3)Side A etched, except 'MR' stamped in circle
A&M SP 5066-M4 INT △22739-X (6)Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records L-36,409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records L36409First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | A&M Records PPSP 4664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 68443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68443First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mardi Gras3:26
- A2Valleys Of Valhalla4:23
- A3The Surest Things Can Change4:35
- A4One Night With You4:18
- A5A Song And Dance3:37
- B1Black And Blue4:21
- B2A Pauper In Paradise (In Four Movements)15:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Pauper In Paradise are there?
23 vinyl pressings of A Pauper In Paradise are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was A Pauper In Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4664.
How do I tell if my copy of A Pauper In Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4664, AMLH 68443, L-36,409, AMLH 64664) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T2 AM SP5065-T2 and T\ AM SP5066-T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Pauper In Paradise 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.
