Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Vinyl pressings
Well Kept Secret
by James Last · 1975
45 pressings18 countriesJazz-FunkFunkDiscoJazz
Well Kept Secret was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Well Kept Secret
27 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371558Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2371 558 S1 ✴ 320 1A-side runout inscription (machine stamped)
2371 558 S2 ✴ 320 1B-side runout inscription (machine stamped)
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-6040Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD 6040-A XSide A Etched
KENDUN ASide A Stamped
KENDUN BSide B Stamped
PD 6040-B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 558 S1 ✴ 320 1A-side runout inscription (machine stamped)
2371 558 S2 ✴ 320 1B-side runout inscription (machine stamped)
Country unknown
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 558
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371558 A//1▽420 05 1 1 4Side A Stamped
2371558 B//1▽420 05 1 2 4Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Unknown | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Austria | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2371 558LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2370 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2371558 / Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor PD-6040 / Polydor 2371 558First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Hong Kong | Polydor International GmbH 2371 558First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С60–08323-24LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С60–08323-24LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | USSR | Мелодия С60–08323-24LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany | Bureau B BB 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия 33 С 60 — 08323-4LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jubilation4:33
- A2Summertime5:14
- A3I Can't Move No Mountains3:25
- A4Love For Sale4:39
- B1Bolero '753:16
- B2Slaughter On 10th Avenue4:51
- B3Question5:43
- B4Theme From "Prisoner Of Second Avenue"3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Well Kept Secret are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Well Kept Secret are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1975 and 2008.
When was Well Kept Secret first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 558.
How do I tell if my copy of Well Kept Secret is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 558, 2371558, PD-6040, PD 6040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Well Kept Secret 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.
