US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38053
- Format
- LP, Album · CX Encoded
- Runout / matrix
AL 35053-1B COLUMBIA NYA Side Stamped
BL 35053-1A COLUMBIA NYB Side Stamped
AL 35053A Side Label
BL 35053B Side Label
McCoy TynerLooking Out
Vinyl pressings
Looking Out
by McCoy Tyner · 1982
10 pressings6 countriesFusionJazz
Looking Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Looking Out
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38053
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 38053-1B COLUMBIA NYSide A stamped
BL 38053-1A COLUMBIA NYSide B stamped
AL 38053Side A label
BL 38053Side B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o AL 38053-1C T1 COLUMBIA NY D1Runout Side A, variant 1
o BL 38053-1D T1 COLUMBIA NY A3Runout Side B, variant 1
o AL 38053-1C T1 COLUMBIA NY A4Runout Side A, variant 2
o BL 38053-1D T1 COLUMBIA NY ARunout Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38053
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ௦ AL 38053-1B COLUMBIA NYRunout Side A, stamped [exc. T1 1, etched]
P ௦ BL 38053-1A COLUMBIA NY A3Runout Side B, stamped [exc. T1 3, etched]
AL 38053Side A label
BL 38053Side B label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85895
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS. 85895 A1 2 ΛA-side runout, etched except Λ, stamped
CBS. 85895 B.1 ΛB-side runout, etched except Λ, stamped
CBS 85895 A*A-side label
CBS 85895 B*B-side label
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-38053-1A -2HZ: DM-3A Side etched
BL 38053-1A - 2HZ: DM-3B Side etched
AL 38053A Side Label
BL 38053B Side Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia FC 38053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CX 85895First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2372First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS S 85895LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS 85895First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia FC 38053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia FC 38053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Columbia FC 38053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia FC 38053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Surrounds Us Everywhere5:15
- A2Hannibal7:04
- A3I'll Be Around6:14
- B1Senor Carlos7:53
- B2In Search Of My Heart7:06
- B3Island Birdie5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Looking Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Looking Out are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Looking Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia FC 38053.
How do I tell if my copy of Looking Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 38053, CBS 85895, CX 85895, 25AP 2372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 35053-1B COLUMBIA NY and BL 35053-1A COLUMBIA NY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Looking Out 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.
