US
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87679 ALabel side A
RVG 87679 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Morning Star
by Hubert Laws · 1972
22 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Morning Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Morning Star
12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG.87679.A. VAN GELDER XSide A runout, variant 1
RVG.87679.B-1 VAN GELDERSide B runout, variant 1
RVG.87679.A-1 VAN GELDER X A 16Side A runout, variant 2
RVG.87679.B-1 VAN GELDER X A 8Side B runout, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVG•87679•A-4• VAN GELDERRunout A, variant 1
S RVG•87679•B-1• VAN GELDERRunout B, variant 1
S RVG•87679•A-4 • VAN GELDERRunout A, variant 2
RVG•87679•B• VAN GELDERRunout B, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87679 ALabel side A
RVG 87679 BLabel side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG.87679.A-4. VAN GELDERA Side, runout, etched / VAN GELDER stamped
RVG.87679.B. VAN GELDERB Side, runout, etched / VAN GELDER stamped
RVG 87679 AA Side, label
RVG 87679 BB Side, label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6022
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 1 RVG 87679 A-9 CTH [VAN GELDER] A2A Side, runout, etched / [stamped]
T 1 RVG 87679 B-8 [VAN GELDER]B Side, runout, etched / [stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | CTI Records CTI 6022LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Brazil | CTI Records OW 558 / One Way OW 558LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | CTI Records CTI 6022LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records LAX-3280LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1982 | Japan | CTI Records K20P 6835LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Morning Star7:54
- A2Let Her Go4:50
- A3Where Is The Love4:34
- B1No More5:00
- B2Amazing Grace7:20
- B3What Do You Think Of This World Now?6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Morning Star are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Morning Star are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was Morning Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6022.
How do I tell if my copy of Morning Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG 87679 A and RVG 87679 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Morning Star 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.
