UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Manticore K 53503
- Format
- LP, Album
Keith ChristmasBrighter Day
Vinyl pressings
Brighter Day
by Keith Christmas · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesFolk RockRockFunk / SoulFolk
Brighter Day 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 Brighter Day
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Manticore 53503
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Manticore 88 398 IT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 88398 A -1 Made In GermanySide A stamped
S 88398 B -1 Made In GermanySide B stamped
Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Manticore MAL 2011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAL 2011 1 14/10/74
MAL 2011 2 14/10/74
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 88398-L
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Manticore 88398-I
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Manticore 53503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Manticore 88 398 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Manticore MAL 2011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Ariola 88398-LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Manticore 88398-IFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Manticore K 53503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown MA-503V1 / Manticore MA6-503V1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Manticore MA6-503S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Manticore MA6-503S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Manticore MA6-503S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Brighter Day6:15
- A2Foothills3:58
- A3Country Farm2:54
- A4The Bargees6:00
- B1Lovers' Cabaret4:27
- B2Robin Head4:49
- B3Gettin' Religion4:23
- B4Could Do Better4:48
- B5Song Of A Drifter3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brighter Day are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brighter Day are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Brighter Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Manticore K 53503.
How do I tell if my copy of Brighter Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 53503, 53503, 88 398 IT, MAL 2011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brighter Day 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.