Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 061
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2391 061 S1 ℗1972 320 1 CSide 1 Runout (Stamped)
2391 061 S2 ℗1972 320 1 CSide 2 Runout (Stamped)
Vinyl pressings
Composite Truth
by Mandrill · 1972
28 pressings15 countriesAfro-CubanFunkLatinFunk / Soul
Composite Truth 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 Composite Truth
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Peru
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD5043
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLYDOR. 2391061 - 1L 694Side A, etched
POLYDOR - 2391061 2L 693 -Side B, etched
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 23 91 061
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 061
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Generic cover
- Runout / matrix
2391 061 S1 1972Label A
2391 061 S2 1972Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 061First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 061First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1972 | Peru | Polydor PD5043First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2391061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 061LP | LP |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2391061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2391061LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Ecuador | Polydor 75061 / Polydor 2391 061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2391 061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2391 061ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2309LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2309LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Polydor 16102 / Polydor 2490 113LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2391 061LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Polydor PD-5043 / Polydor PD-5043LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD-5043 / Polydor PD-5043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hang Loose4:45
- A2Fencewalk5:28
- A3Hágalo2:47
- A4Don't Mess With People3:45
- B1Polk Street Carnival6:03
- B2Golden Stone7:17
- B3Out With The Boys5:09
- B4Moroccan Nights5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Composite Truth are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Composite Truth are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1972 and 2018.
When was Composite Truth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Peru, Spain. One of them is Polydor 2391 061.
How do I tell if my copy of Composite Truth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391 061, PD5043, 23 91 061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2391 061 S1 ℗1972 320 1 C and 2391 061 S2 ℗1972 320 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Composite Truth 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.
