US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T1 MS-2107 31484-1-1Side A runout
T1 MS-2107 31485-1-2Side B runout
31,484Label A
31,485Label B
Little RichardThe Second Coming
Vinyl pressings
The Second Coming
by Little Richard · 1972
16 pressings9 countriesRock & RollFunkBlues RockRhythm & Blues
The Second Coming was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Second Coming
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T1 MS-2107 31484-1-1Side A runout
T1 MS-2107 31485-1-1Side B runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ϟ \ MS-21071 31484-1A 5Runout etching, side A
\ MS-2107B 31485-1B ARunout etching, side B
31,484Label A
31,485Label B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P MS-2107 31484-1 ARunout A etch; P, A stamp
P MS-2107 31485-1Runout B etch; P stamp
31,484Label A
31,485Label B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ I MS-2107A 31484-1AA-Side Runout
S I MS-2107 B 31485-1BB-Side Runout
31,484A-Side Label
31,485B-Side Label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2107
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 MS-2107 31484-1-1Side 1
T1 MS-2107 31485-1-1Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Reprise Records 44 204 / Reprise Records 2107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 204First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Reprise Records K 44204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2107First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1973 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.035LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Brazil | Reprise Records RLLP 2.018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records 62 554 / Reprise Records MS 2107LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USA & Europe | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-398 / Omnivore Recordings 810075114423LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 24030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mockinbird Sally3:39
- A2Second Line3:20
- A3It Ain't What You Do, It's The Way How You Do It2:45
- A4The Saints5:00
- A5Nuki Suki5:28
- B1Rockin' Rockin' Boogie5:26
- B2Prophet Of Peace3:15
- B3Thomasine3:08
- B4Sanctified, Satisfied Toe-Tapper7:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Second Coming are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Second Coming are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was The Second Coming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Reprise Records MS 2107.
How do I tell if my copy of The Second Coming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 2107, 44 204, REP 44 204, K 44204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 MS-2107 31484-1-1 and T1 MS-2107 31485-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Second Coming 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.
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