US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-526
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
Lee OskarMy Road Our Road
Vinyl pressings
My Road Our Road
by Lee Oskar · 1981
10 pressings7 countriesFunkJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
My Road Our Road was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 My Road Our Road
8 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-526
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
5E-526-A-3-5H-AR + SLM + Precision Lacquer SM △698 ɑ B-15788-A3Side A Runout, etched "ɑ" is stamped
5E-526-B-3-5H-AR + SLM + Precision Lacquer SM △698-X ɑ B-15789-B3Side B Runout, etched "ɑ" is stamped
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 5E-526
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Elektra X5E-526
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- LAX Records 0060.453
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- LAX Records AW-28001
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Elektra X5E-526First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | LAX Records 0060.453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | LAX Records AW-28001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | LAX Records AW-28001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Korea | Elektra 5E-526First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-526First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-526First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Elektra 5E-526First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Elektra EKC 6142LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Zambia | Elektra EKC 6142 / Elektra 5E 526LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- This Side
- A1My Road5:21
- Our Road
- That Side
- B1Up All Night5:39
- B2Song For My Son6:00
- B3Children's Song (You Can Find Your Way)3:53
- B4Yes, I'm Singing5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Road Our Road are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Road Our Road are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was My Road Our Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Elektra 5E-526.
How do I tell if my copy of My Road Our Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5E-526, X5E-526, 0060.453, AW-28001) 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 My Road Our Road 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.
