US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35708
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL 35708-2JA-side runout variant 1
BL 35708-2HB-side runout variant 1
AL 35708-2AA-side runout variant 2
AL 35708-2BB-side runout variant 2
Hubert LawsLand Of Passion
Vinyl pressings
Land Of Passion
by Hubert Laws · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkFusionJazz
Land Of Passion was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Land Of Passion
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35708
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 35708-2K S A3Side A Runout
BL 35708-2E S A7Side B Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35708
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 35708-2ARunout A-side
P BL 35708-2BRunout B-side
P AL-35708-2A ɅRunout A-side, variant 1
P BL 35708-2BRunout B-side, variant 1
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 35708
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 35708Side 1 label
BL 35708Side 2 label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237312
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 225039Discos CBS 225039
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS SBP 237312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | CBS 225039 / Discos CBS 225039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia JC 35708First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 83345First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25AP 1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Columbia BL 35708First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35708First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35708First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35708First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia JC 35708First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Music Forever5:13
- A2Land Of Passion5:45
- A3We're In Ecstacy7:07
- B1Heartbeats6:34
- B2The Key6:55
- B3We Will Be4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Land Of Passion are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Land Of Passion are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Land Of Passion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia JC 35708.
How do I tell if my copy of Land Of Passion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 35708, SBP 237312, 225039, CBS 83345) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 35708-2J and BL 35708-2H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Land Of Passion 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.
