US
1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP JZ 36405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-36405-1L F/WNSEtched A
P.I.R. BL-36405-1B F/WNSEtched B
AL 36405Label A
BL 36405Label B
MFSBMysteries Of The World
Vinyl pressings
Mysteries Of The World
by MFSB · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesDiscoSoulJazz-FunkFunk / Soul
Mysteries Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Mysteries Of The World
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP JZ 36405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-36405-1K F/W NS ASide A etched, exc. A stamped
P.I.R. BL-36405-1B F/W NS PSide B etched, exc. ᴘ stamped
AL 36405Side A label matrix
BL 36405Side B label matrix
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP JZ 36405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AL-36405-1A F/W NSSide A etched
P.I.R. BL-36405-1B F/W NSSide B etched
AL 36405Side A label matrix
BL 36405Side B label matrix
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP JZ 36405
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP PIR 84251TSOP S PIR 84251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S PIR 84251 A˚A-side label
S PIR 84251 B˚B-side label
Canada
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- TSOP JZ 36405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-36405-1A-2HZ:Side A run-out area [Hand-etched]
BL-36405-1A-2HZ:Side B run-out area [Hand-etched]
AL 36405Side A label
BL 36405Side B 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Philadelphia International Records PIR 84251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1465-P / CBS/Sony JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 84251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | TSOP PIR 84251 / TSOP S PIR 84251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | TSOP JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | TSOP JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | TSOP JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | TSOP JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | TSOP JZ 36405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Be With Records BEWITH137LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Manhattan Skyline4:27
- A2Mysteries Of The World5:27
- A3Tell Me Why3:57
- A4Metamorphosis5:16
- B1Fortune Teller6:08
- B2Old San Juan4:27
- B3Thank You Miss Scott4:14
- B4In The Shadow3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mysteries Of The World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mysteries Of The World are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2023.
When was Mysteries Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is TSOP JZ 36405.
How do I tell if my copy of Mysteries Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 36405, PIR 84251, LP-1465-P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AL-36405-1L F/WNS and P.I.R. BL-36405-1B F/WNS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mysteries Of The World 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.
