US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AA 1106-A RE-1Side A runout
P 15 XS AA 1106 B-1CSide B runout
John KlemmerCry
Vinyl pressings
Cry
by John Klemmer · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesFree ImprovisationAvant-garde JazzJazz
Cry 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 Cry
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
AA-1106-AA Side Label
AA-1106-BB Side Label
º T / AA 1106-A (RE-1) -5 BA Side Etch exc º, B stamps
AA 1106 B -1B SXB Side Etch
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AA 1106-A (RE-1) -1C B2A side variant 1
2S AA 1106B -1B SX D8B side variant 1
AA 1106-A RE-1A side variant 2
AA 1106 B-1B SX S2B side variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 1 [union jack] AA 1106 AA-Side Runout Etching
B 1 [union jack] AA 1106-BB-Side Runout Etching
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-37016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Intimacy8:06
- A2Cry7:07
- A3Waterfalls13:11
- A4Happiness2:42
- B1I Am4:21
- B2Love4:35
- B3Infinity4:15
- B4'Round Midnight8:46
- B5Ecstasy3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cry are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada. One of them is ABC Records AA-1106.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1106, 9022-1106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AA 1106-A RE-1 and P 15 XS AA 1106 B-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry 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.
