Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard 064 CRY 63 396
- Format
- Album, LP
Larry CoryellReturn
Vinyl pressings
Return
by Larry Coryell · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesJazz-RockContemporary JazzJazz
Return was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Return
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426
- Format
- Album, LP
- Runout / matrix
VSD 79426 A-10MBSide A
VSD 79426 B-10MBSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426
- Format
- Album, LP
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79426A 1B P CSide A runout
P V SD79426B-1A V1Side B runout
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard Freestyle VSD 23045
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Vanguard Freestyle VSD 23045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Vanguard 064 CRY 63 396First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1979 | Italy | Vanguard SVAL 33052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Vanguard GP-3212First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1979 | Philippines | Vanguard VSD 79426First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1979 | US | Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1979 | US | Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Vanguard Freestyle VSD 79426First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Vanguard S 60.385Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1982 | Japan | Vanguard K20P 6197Album, LP | Album, LP |
Tracklist
- A1Cisco At The Disco5:35
- A2Rue Grégoire Du Tour4:35
- A3Three Mile Island5:46
- B1Return5:34
- B2Sweet Shuffle6:19
- B3Mediterranean Sundance/Entre Dos Aguas5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Return are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Return are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Return first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Vanguard 064 CRY 63 396.
How do I tell if my copy of Return is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 064 CRY 63 396, VSD 79426, VSD 23045, SVAL 33052) 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 Return 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.
