US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-836ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB-836-A ① BRunout A
T1 AB-836-B ① BRunout B
AB-836-ALabel A
AB-836-BLabel B
John KlemmerFresh Feathers
Vinyl pressings
Fresh Feathers
by John Klemmer · 1974
11 pressings1 countrySoul-JazzJazz
Fresh Feathers was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Fresh Feathers
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCD 836-A /ARunout Side A
ABCD 836-B /ARunout Side B
ABCD-836-ALabel Side A
ABCD-836-BLabel Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ABCD 836-A [Artisan Logo] A2Side A runout
P ABCD 836-B + [Artisan Logo] A3Side B runout
ABCD-836-ASide A label
ABCD-836-BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-836ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 ABCD-836-A ①Runout A
T1 ABCD-836-B ①Runout B
ABCD-836-ALabel A
ABCD-836-BLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCD 836-A /ARunout Side A, variant 1
ABCD 836-B /ARunout Side B, variant 1
S 1 ABCD 836-A 1A [Artisan logo] A3Runout Side A, variant 2
S 1 ABCD 836-B 1A [Artisan logo] A4Runout Side B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD-836
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
I ABCD 836-A /A A3A-Side runout groove
I ABCD 836-B /A A4B-Side runout groove
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records AB-836 / ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836 / ABC Records ABCD-836First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-836 / ABC Records ABCD-836LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | ABC Records ABCD-836 / MCA Records MCA-37012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | MCA Coral CR-20155LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records ABCD-836LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABCD-836 / MCA Records MCA-37012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Fresh Feathers8:45
- A2Make It With You3:35
- A3Fat Alligator Snap3:40
- A4Humbling Love3:15
- A5Uhmm! It Feels So Good!4:55
- B1Music For The People7:00
- B2Stinger7:00
- B3Gentle Morning Song4:15
- B4Wizards Revenge7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fresh Feathers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Fresh Feathers are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1974 and 1984.
When was Fresh Feathers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is ABC Records AB-836.
How do I tell if my copy of Fresh Feathers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-836, ABCD-836) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 AB-836-A ① B and T1 AB-836-B ① B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fresh Feathers 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.
