US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-961A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M9-961A2-A-1SB ZSQ#12
M9-961A2-B-1SA ZSQ#12
M9-961A2-C-1SA zsQ#12
M9-961A2-D-1SA zsQ#12
Grover Washington, Jr.Anthology
Vinyl pressings
Anthology
by Grover Washington, Jr. · 1981
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Anthology 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 Anthology
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-961A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-961A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M9-961A2-A-1SB ZSQ JmA runout, variant 1
M9-961A2-B-1SB ZSQ JmB runout, variant 1
M9-961A2-C-1SB ZSQ JmC runout, variant 1
M9-961A2-D-1SB ZSQ JmD runout, variant 1
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-961A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M9-961A2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M9-961A2-A-15B ZSQ jmRunout Side A, etched
M9-961A2-B-15B ZSQ jmRunout Side B, etched
M9-961A2-C-15A ZSQ jmRunout Side C, etched
M9-961A2-D-15B ZSQ jmRunout Side D, etched
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-961-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Motown M-961-2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Canada | Motown MOT2-961First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown ZL72168(2)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M9-961A2LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | UK | Motown TMSP 6015LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 310·15·007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
- A2Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
- A3Where Is The Love
- B1Mister Magic
- B2It Feels So Good
- B3A Secret Place
- C1Masterpiece
- C2Trouble Man
- D1Summer Song
- D2Santa Cruzin'
- D3Snake Eyes
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthology are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Anthology are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Anthology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Motown M9-961A2.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M9-961A2, M-961-2, MOT2-961, ZL72168(2)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9-961A2-A-1SB ZSQ#12 and M9-961A2-B-1SA ZSQ#12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anthology 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.
