Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician 96.0213-1Elektra 96.0213-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Kevin EubanksGuitarist
Vinyl pressings
Guitarist
by Kevin Eubanks · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesBopContemporary JazzJazz
Guitarist was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Guitarist
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60213-1
- Format
- LP, Album · AR
- Runout / matrix
60213-A-2-SHAR ∆ 3004 MASTERDISK X SLM Q B-17379-A2Side A Runout
60213-B-2-SH-AR ∆ 3004-X MASTERDISK* X SLM Q B-17380-B 2Side B Runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician 60213-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty pressing
- Runout / matrix
60213-1-A-SP
60213-B-1-SP
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60213-1Elektra Musician 60213-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
B-17379-A2 60213-A-2-SH-AR ∆ 3004 MASTERDISK BK + SLMRunout side A etched [except MASTERDISK stamped]
B-17380-B2 60213-B-2-SH-AR ∆ 3004-X MASTERDISK BK + SLMRunout side B etched [except MASTERDISK stamped]
60213-A (AR)Label side A
60213-B (AR)Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician 9 60213-1Elektra Musician 60213
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60213-1-A-SP MASTERDISK 1-1
60213-B-1-SP MASTERDISK 1-2
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician 96 02131
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Elektra Musician 96 02131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Elektra Musician 96.0213-1 / Elektra 96.0213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Elektra Musician 96.0213-1 / Elektra 96.0213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Elektra Musician P-11347First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Elektra Musician 96.0213-1 / Elektra 96.0213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | Elektra Musician 96.0213-1 / Elektra 96.0213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 60213-1 / Elektra Musician 60213-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 9 60213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Elektra Musician 60213-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Elektra Musician 9 60213-1 / Elektra Musician 60213First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1The Novice Bounce3:58
- A2Inner-Vision4:28
- A3Yesterdays6:26
- A4Evidence6:10
- B1Urban Heat8:02
- The Thumb
- B3Untitled Shapes7:41
- B4Blue In Green3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guitarist are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guitarist are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Guitarist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra Musician 96.0213-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Guitarist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 96.0213-1, 9 60213-1, 60213-1, 96 02131) 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 Guitarist 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.