Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1003Canadian Talent Library S5191
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LAT 1003 A (RCA) Q TXSide 1 runout
CTLS-5191-B STERLING RL QSide 2 runout
Hagood HardyThe Homecoming
Vinyl pressings
The Homecoming
by Hagood Hardy · 1975
13 pressings3 countriesRomanticEasy ListeningJazzClassical
The Homecoming was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Homecoming
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1003Attic Lat 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LAT-1003A-5 . . . 1A . . . P. . . . 2 . . . ⳪Side A, stamped & etched [P. 2 oc - oc is a Cap C] with a teardrop drooping off its back]
LAT-1003B-4S . . . 2A . . . T. . . . 2Side B, stamped & etched [T. 2 - 2 is a reverse cap C turning back to form a double line at the bottom]
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1003Attic Lat 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S-5191-A-1 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ RL QSide A etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
CTLS-5191-B sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ RL QSide B etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1003Canadian Talent Library S5191
- Format
- LP, Album · Grey Label
- Runout / matrix
LAT 1003 A (RCA) Q TXRunout Side A
LAT 1003 B (RCA) Q TXRunout Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11468
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11468-F6 ─◁ Mastered By CapitolA side variant 1
ST-2-11468-F2 ─◁ Mastered By CapitolB side variant 1
ST-1-11468-F6#2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLA side variant 2
ST-2-11468-F2#2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLB side variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Attic LAT 1003 / Canadian Talent Library S5191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Attic LAT 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Attic LAT 1003 / Attic Lat 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Attic LAT 1003 / Attic Lat 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Attic LAT 1003 / Canadian Talent Library S5191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records SN-16300LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Attic MLAT 1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Homecoming2:29
- A2I Won't Last A Day Without You3:52
- A3My Elusive Dreams2:43
- A4Jennifer's Song2:43
- A5You And Me Against The World3:27
- A6Travellin' On2:59
- B1Balloons2:53
- B2Clouds3:35
- B3Cold On The Shoulder3:29
- B4Wintertime2:15
- B5Quorum4:12
- B6The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Homecoming are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Homecoming are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Homecoming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, US, Venezuela. One of them is Attic LAT 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of The Homecoming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAT 1003, ST-11468, ST-439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LAT 1003 A (RCA) Q TX and CTLS-5191-B STERLING RL Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Homecoming 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.
