US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23876
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23876-H JW2 #1 Future DiscSide 1
1-23876-B-JW1 #1 0Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Invitation
by Jaco Pastorius · 1983
18 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz
Invitation was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Invitation
14 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23876
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23876-A WW3 Future Disc ━◁Side A runout, etched, variant 1
1-23876-B WW2 ━◁Side B runout, etched, variant 1
1-23876-A-WW4 #3 Future Disc ━◁Side A runout, etched, variant 2
1-23876-B-WW2 ━◁Side B runout, etched, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1Warner Bros. Records 1-23876
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23876-A-SH-1 ɑ B-18130· SH1 Future Disc SLM△4474 O-ISMI-2Runout Side A
1-23876-B SH-1 ɑ B-18131 · SH1 SLM △4474-X SP. O-1Runout Side B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 23876-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92 38761
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 23876-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38761First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1 / Warner Bros. Records 923 876-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11370First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Warner Bros. Records 92-3876-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23876First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23876First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1 / Warner Bros. Records 1-23876First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Warner Bros. Records W1-23876LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2060 / Warner Records MOVLP2060LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 38761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Invitation6:42
- A2Amerika1:09
- A3Soul Intro / The Chicken6:35
- A4Continuum4:13
- B1Liberty City4:11
- B2Sophisticated Lady4:53
- B3Reza / Giant Steps / Reza (Reprise)10:02
- B4Fannie Mae2:36
- B5Eleven0:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Invitation are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Invitation are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Invitation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 23876-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Invitation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 23876-1, 23876-1, 92 38761, 92-3876-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-23876-H JW2 #1 Future Disc and 1-23876-B-JW1 #1 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Invitation 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.
