US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC2 36278
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 36279-1BRunout side A, variant 1
BL 36279-1ARunout side B, variant 1
AL 36280-1ARunout side C, variant 1
BL 36280-1FRunout side D - variant 1
Vinyl pressings
Circle In The Round
by Miles Davis · 1979
18 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz-RockFusionModal
Circle In The Round was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Circle In The Round
12 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC2 36278
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL-36279-1BRunout Side A, Stamped, variant 1
BL-36279-1C 1TRunout Side B, Stamped, variant 1
AL 36280-1ARunout Side C, Stamped, variant 1
BL-36280-1F 1TRunout Side D, Stamped, variant 1
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 88471
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-88471-A2 83990-A2 timtom VSide A runout
CBS-88471-B2 83990-B2 VSide B runout
83991-A2 CBS-88471-A2 C 2 22132Side C runout
CBS-22132 D2 (88471) (83991) A CSide D runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 88471
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CBS-88471-A2 83990-A2A runout, etched
CBS-88471-B2 83990-B2 VB runout, etched
22132 83990-A1 CBS-88471-C1 CC runout, etched / 22132, C stamped
CBS-22132 D2 (88471) (83991) C AD runout, etched / C A stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 88471
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-83991-A1 88471-A1 CT VSide A runout, etched
CBS-S-83991-B1 88471-B1 VSide B runout, etched
CBS-S-83991-A1 88471-C1 VSide C runout, etched
CBS-S-83991-B1 88471-D1 6 VSide D runout, etched
Japan
November 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 36AP 1409~10
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
36AP-1409A1 1 A 3Side A stamped variant 1
36AP-1409B1 1 A 1Side B stamped variant 1
36AP-1410A1 1 A 1Side C stamped variant 1
36AP-1410B1 1 A 1Side D stamped variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS S2BP 220220 / CBS SBP 237406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 88471 / CBS KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 36AP-1409~10First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 88471First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 88471First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 88471First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Columbia KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | Columbia KC2 36278First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 36AP 1409~10First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 225051/2 / Discos CBS 225051/2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 88471LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | CBS 22132 / CBS CBS 22132LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 88471LP, Compilation, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS 22132LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | CBS 22132LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Two Bass Hit3:42
- A2Love For Sale11:49
- A3Blues No. 26:48
- BCircle In The Round26:15
- C1Teo's Bag5:55
- C2Side Car I4:58
- C3Side Car II3:34
- C4Splash8:30
- D1Sanctuary8:48
- D2Guinnevere18:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circle In The Round are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Circle In The Round are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Circle In The Round first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia KC2 36278.
How do I tell if my copy of Circle In The Round is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC2 36278, 88471, 36AP 1409~10, S2BP 220220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 36279-1B and BL 36279-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Circle In The Round 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.
