Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- LAX Records AW-1030Trio Records AW-1030
- Format
- LP
Greg ErricoSan Francisco Giants
Vinyl pressings
San Francisco Giants
by Greg Errico · 1978
11 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkFusionJazzFunk / Soul
San Francisco Giants was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 San Francisco Giants
4 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3058
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- LAX Records MCA 3188MCA Records MCA 3188
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- LAX Records 0060.267
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
0060 267 S 1 0703 471 S 1 320 B 1Side A, variant 1
0060 267 S 2 0703 471 S 2 320 A 1Side B, variant 1
0060 267 S 1 0703 471 S 1 320 C 1Side A, variant 2
0060 267 S 2 0703 471 S 2 320 C 1Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | LAX Records MCA 3188 / MCA Records MCA 3188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | LAX Records 0060.267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | LAX Records AW-1030 / Trio Records AW-1030First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | LAX Records MCA-3188 / Far Out Productions MCA-3188LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Turkey | MCA Records MCA 3188 / MCA Records 1195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | LAX Records MCA 3188LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | LAX Records MCA 3188LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA 3188 (MCA1999)LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3188 / Far Out Productions MCA-3188LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | LAX Records ZL-322LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Attitude3:27
- A2They Change It3:30
- A3Kilimanjaro9:00
- B1Pancho Villa5:12
- B2Fried Neckbones6:32
- B3In Your Heart5:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of San Francisco Giants are there?
11 vinyl pressings of San Francisco Giants are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was San Francisco Giants first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan, UK, Australia, Germany. One of them is LAX Records AW-1030.
How do I tell if my copy of San Francisco Giants is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AW-1030, MCF 3058, MCA 3188, 0060.267) 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 San Francisco Giants 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.