US
1974- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6065CTI Records RVG 87700
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TI RVG 87700-A-8 VAN GELDERSide A runout
RVG 87700 B-1 E COLUMBIA NYSide B runout
RVG 87700 ASide A label
RVG 87700 BSide B label
Hubert LawsThen There Was Light (Volume 1)
Vinyl pressings
Then There Was Light (Volume 1)
by Hubert Laws · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Then There Was Light (Volume 1) was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Then There Was Light (Volume 1)
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6065
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RVG-87700-A-5 VAN GELDERSide 1 Etched Except VAN GELDER is Stamped
RVG-87700-B-6 VAN GELDERSide 2 Etched Except VAN GELDER is Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | CTI Records CTI 6065 / CTI Records RVG 87700First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | CTI Records CTI 6065First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Europe | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6065LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
Tracklist
- A1In The Beginning6:52
- A2Restoration8:57
- B1Gymnopedie # 13:58
- B2Come Ye Disconsolate5:19
- B3Airegin5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Then There Was Light (Volume 1) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Then There Was Light (Volume 1) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Then There Was Light (Volume 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6065.
How do I tell if my copy of Then There Was Light (Volume 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI RVG 87700-A-8 VAN GELDER and RVG 87700 B-1 E COLUMBIA NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Then There Was Light (Volume 1) 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.
