US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9130
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 9130 A1 P (AP)Runout, side A
M 9130 B1 P (AP)Runout, side B
L. SubramaniamConversations
Vinyl pressings
Conversations
by L. Subramaniam · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesFusionHindustaniJazzLatin
Conversations was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Conversations
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone 68166
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9130
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9130
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M 9130 A1 P (AP)Runout, side A
M 9130 B2 P (AP)Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Milestone 68166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Milestone M-9130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Milestone M-9130First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Milestone M-9130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-6444LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-6444LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25701 007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25701 007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25701 007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25701 007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25701 007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Leave Me6:42
- A2Memories5:30
- A3Paganini Caprice 51:56
- A4Conversation5:10
- B1Walking In A Dream5:39
- B2Illusion7:34
- B3Tribute To Mani2:20
- B4French Resolution4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Conversations are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Conversations are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Conversations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, France, Germany, Israel. One of them is Milestone M-9130.
How do I tell if my copy of Conversations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9130, 68166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 9130 A1 P (AP) and M 9130 B1 P (AP). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Conversations 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.