US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MS 2039 31243-1Side A Etched
MS 2039 31244-1Side B Etched
T1 MS-2039 31243-1-2Side A, variant 2
T2 M2039 31244-1-1Side B, variant 2
Kenny Rogers & The First EditionTransition
Vinyl pressings
Transition
by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition · 1971
15 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Transition was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Transition
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P MS 2039 31243-1Side A Etched
P MS 2039 31244-1Side B Etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o MS 2039 31243-1 3VRunout Side A etched {P, o, 3V stamped}
P MS 2039 31244-1 5VRunout Side B etched {P, 5V stamped}
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · two coloured
- Runout / matrix
P o MS 2039 31243-1 3VRunout Side A etched {P, o, 3V stamped}
P MS 2039 31244-1 5VRunout Side B etched {P, 5V stamped}
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039Reprise Records 2039
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T5 M2039 31243-1-1Runout Side A
T1 M2039 31244-1-1Runout Side B
31,243Label Side A
31,244Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2039
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ I MS-2039-31243-A 1B A 1A-Side Runout
Ƨ I MS-2039 31244-B 1B A 1B-Side Runout
31,243A-Side Label
31,244B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 140 / Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Reprise Records RRC 2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records SW-93904LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | US | Reprise Records MS 2039 / Reprise Records 2039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2039LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2039LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS 2039LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Take My Hand2:53
- A2What Am I Gonna Do2:42
- A3All God's Lonely Children3:17
- A4Lay It Down4:24
- A5Tulsa Turnaround3:40
- B1Poem For My Little Lady2:36
- B2For The Good Times3:25
- B3Good Lady Of Toronto3:30
- B4Two Little Boys3:45
- B5Where Does Rosie Go2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Transition are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Transition are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Transition first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Reprise Records MS 2039.
How do I tell if my copy of Transition is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 2039, REP 44 140, RRC 2039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS 2039 31243-1 and MS 2039 31244-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Transition 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.
