US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JU - PAR - 1001 - A DC MASTERDISKSide A runout
JU - PAR - 1001 - B DC MASTERDISKSide B runout
Ju-Par Universal OrchestraMoods & Grooves
Vinyl pressings
Moods & Grooves
by Ju-Par Universal Orchestra · 1976
13 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Moods & Grooves was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Moods & Grooves
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pink Label
- Runout / matrix
JU-PAR-1001-A D1 #12 DC MASTERDISKSide A runout
JU-PAR-1001-B D1 #12 DC MASTERDISKSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001Ju-Par Records Ltd. Ju-Par 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JU-PAR-1001-A (Monarch Stamp) ∆21466 (Dave Crawford's Mark) MASTERDISKSide A Runout
JU-PAR-1001-B (Monarch Stamp) ∆21466-X (Dave Crawford's Mark) MASTERDISKSide B Runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown TM-2354
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Philippines | Motown TM-2354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001 / Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001 / Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001 / Ju-Par Records Ltd. Ju-Par 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Motown TM-2354First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP6-1001S1 / Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP6-1001S1 / Ju-Par Records Ltd. JU-PAR 1001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Motown 2C 066-98688LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP 1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Music3:15
- A2Beauty And The Beast3:00
- A3Time3:08
- A4Chicago Calypso3:22
- B1Mocha Velvet4:18
- B2Is Anyone Listening3:12
- B3Flute Salad4:47
- B4Gotta Get-A-Way3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moods & Grooves are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Moods & Grooves are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 2012.
When was Moods & Grooves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Philippines. One of them is Ju-Par Records Ltd. JP-1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Moods & Grooves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JP-1001, JU-PAR 1001, TM-2354) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JU - PAR - 1001 - A DC MASTERDISK and JU - PAR - 1001 - B DC MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moods & Grooves 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.