UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Steinar STE LP 06
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STELP06-A1. MT.1 DAMONT. BILBO TAPE ONERun-out Side A, etched
STELP06-B1. MT.. DAMONT. BILBO TAPE ONERun-out Side B, etched
MezzoforteRising
Vinyl pressings
Rising
by Mezzoforte · 1984
13 pressings9 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Rising was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rising
9 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 085-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 825 085 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM
160 825 085 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 085-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
825 085-1 S1 320Side A runout
825 085-1 S2 320Side B runout
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0408
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 085-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
825 085-1 S1 320 35Side A runout, stamped
825 085-1 S2 320 35Side B runout, stamped
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 085-1
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 825 085-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 825 085-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0408First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0408First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor 825 085-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 825 085-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Steinar STE LP 06First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Steinar STE LP 06First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Steinar STE LP 06First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 825 952-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 825 085-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor 825 085-1 / Polydor POLY 5660LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA NL 74133LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Check It In2:02
- A2Take Off5:40
- A3Happy Hour5:31
- A4Waves5:37
- A5Blizzard4:00
- B1Solid4:02
- B2Northern Comfort4:49
- B3Fiona5:31
- B4Rising4:30
- B5Check It Out3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rising are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rising are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1989.
When was Rising first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Steinar STE LP 06, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Rising is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STE LP 06, 825 085-1, 28MM 0408) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STELP06-A1. MT.1 DAMONT. BILBO TAPE ONE and STELP06-B1. MT.. DAMONT. BILBO TAPE ONE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rising 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.
