US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-2204-A STERLING 2A-Side runout
M-2204-B STERLING 2B-Side runout
John TropeaShort Trip To Space
Vinyl pressings
Short Trip To Space
by John Tropea · 1977
14 pressings7 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Short Trip To Space was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Short Trip To Space
13 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
m-2204-A MR ✔ △22020 STERLINGRunout side A, etched/stamped
m-2204-B MR ✔ △22020-X STERLINGRunout side B, etched/stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204Marlin 2204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2204-A-1-1-1 STERLING PRCA-Side Runout Etching
M-2204-B-1-1-1 PRCB-Side Runout Etching
2204-AA-Side Label
2204-BB-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204
- Format
- LP, Album · Shelley Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2204-A STERLING SA-Side Runout Etching
M-2204-B S STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
m-2204-A MR △22020(2) STERLINGRunout side A, etched/stamped
m-2204-B MR △22020-X(2) STERLINGRunout side B, etched/stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2204
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor CXL1-4061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(5731)01465First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA RVP-6227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA RVP-6227First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Philippines | T.K. Records DXL1-4061 (Marlin-2204)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | T.K. Records XL 14061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204 / Marlin 2204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2204First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | RCA LPVS-1677First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 951LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Funk You See, Is The Funk You Do!
- A2Can't Hide Love
- A3Southside
- A4You Can't Have It All
- B1Short Trip To Space
- B2Blue Too
- B3Love's Final Moment
- B4Twist Of The Wrist
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Short Trip To Space are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Short Trip To Space are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Short Trip To Space first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2204.
How do I tell if my copy of Short Trip To Space is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2204, XL 14061, CXL1-4061, 05(5731)01465) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-2204-A STERLING 2 and M-2204-B STERLING 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Short Trip To Space 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.