US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1159
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-1159-A-ct-1-A-1-SRM-1-1159 RE Sound Pit Milan ASide A runout
T1 SRM-1-1159-B-CT1 Sound Pit MilanSide B runout
Hamilton BohannonPhase II
Vinyl pressings
Phase II
by Hamilton Bohannon · 1977
16 pressings11 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Phase II 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 Phase II
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Mercury SRM-1-1159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1159 A-CS7 SI MASTERDISK G.K. A3A-Side Runout Etching
SRM-1-1159 B-CS8 SI MASTERDISK G.K. A5B-Side Runout Etching
SRM-1-1159 AA-Side Label
SRM-1-1159 BB-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-3-SRM-1-1159 Sound Pit MilanRunout side A etched
B-4-SRM-1-1159X Sound Pit MilanRunout side B etched
PRunout side A&B stamped
SRM-1-1159 ALabel side A
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
X A-3-SRM-1-1159 Sound Pit MilanRunout side A etched
SRM-1-1159 B-CP7 G.K.Runout side B etched
CRunout side A stamped
B MASTERDISKRunout side B stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9100 040
- Format
- LP, Album
Barbados
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1159
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-2-5RM-1-1159 RE
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Barbados | Mercury SRM-1-1159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1159 / Mercury 6338 806First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Mercury 9100 040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 806First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 806LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6338 806First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7262First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 806First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Mercury 6338 806First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Philips 9100-040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 9100 040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Andrea6:15
- A2But What Is A Dream5:16
- A3Daddy's Little Son5:42
- B1Bohannon's Disco Symphony6:39
- B2Isn't It A Beautiful Morning4:45
- B3Just Doing My Thing4:38
- B4Moving Fast3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phase II are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Phase II are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Phase II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-1159.
How do I tell if my copy of Phase II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-1159, 9100 040, 6338 806, RJ-7262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 SRM-1-1159-A-ct-1-A-1-SRM-1-1159 RE Sound Pit Milan A and T1 SRM-1-1159-B-CT1 Sound Pit Milan. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Phase II 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.
