US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-898R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-898R1-2801-S-07B PLANT-13 PAF-BSide A runout, etched
M7-898R1-2802-S-07B PLANT-13 PAF-BSide B runout, etched
2801-SSide A label
2802-SSide B label
Jermaine JacksonFrontiers
Vinyl pressings
Frontiers
by Jermaine Jackson · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Frontiers was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Frontiers
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-898R1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-898R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-898R1-2801-S-07B PLANT-12Runout side A
M7-898R1-2802-S-07B PLANT-12Runout side B
2801-SLabel side A+B
UK
April 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12082Motown 0C 062-60 579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12082 A-1 NICK W R 1side A runout
STML 12082 B-1 G MSTERWEBB CUT 1side B runout
STML 12082Aside A label
STML 12082Bside B label
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-898
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-898R1
- Format
- LP, Album · DJ Copy
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown M6-898First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-898R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-898R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 60579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60579LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-898R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-898R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-898R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Motown LPS-88.989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12082 / Motown 0C 062-60 579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Let It Ride4:00
- A2The Force4:23
- A3Take A Trip To My Tomorrow (Let's Encounter For The First Time)4:12
- A4Je Vous Aime Beaucoup (I Love You)4:00
- B1You Gave Me Something To Believe In2:28
- B2I Love Every Little Thing About You2:53
- B3Isn't She Lovely3:30
- B4Castles Of Sand5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frontiers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Frontiers are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Frontiers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M7-898R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Frontiers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M7-898R1, STML 12082, M6-898, 2C 066 60579) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M7-898R1-2801-S-07B PLANT-13 PAF-B and M7-898R1-2802-S-07B PLANT-13 PAF-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Frontiers 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.
