US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-662
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
ST1 662 H1#1 OSide A
ST2 662 H1#1 OSide B
ST 1-662Side A Label
ST 2-662Side B Label
Jeremy SteigEnergy
Vinyl pressings
Energy
by Jeremy Steig · 1971
11 pressings4 countriesJazz-RockJazz-FunkJazz
Energy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Energy
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-662
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-662-P1 IAMA-Side Runout Etching
ST-2-662-P1 IAMB-Side Runout Etching
ST1-662A-Side Label
ST2-662B-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-662
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-662-T2 #2 (line with triangle symbol)Side A etched in runout
ST-2-662-T2 (line with triangle symbol)Side B etched in runout
ST 1-662Side A Label
ST 2-662Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-662
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-662-H-3 1 ✲Side A runout
ST-2-662-H3 1 ✲Side B runout
ST 1-662Side A label
ST 2-662Side B label
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-88012
- 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-88012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records SM-662LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records SM-662LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Curcio GJ-15LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Philips 16PJ-2010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Sarpe GJ-15LP | LP |
| 1981 | Italy | Europa Jazz EJ-1012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Home4:37
- A2Cakes5:00
- A3Swamp Carol4:12
- A4Energy4:47
- B1Down Stretch4:07
- B2Give Me Some6:49
- B3Come With Me8:00
- B4Dance Of The Mind2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Energy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Energy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was Energy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records ST-662.
How do I tell if my copy of Energy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-662, CP-88012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1 662 H1#1 O and ST2 662 H1#1 O. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Energy 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.