US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-24048Prestige P 24048
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P-24048-ARunout Side A
P24048BRunout Side B
P-24048-CRunout Side C
P-24048-DRunout Side D
Milt JacksonOpus De Funk
Vinyl pressings
Opus De Funk
by Milt Jackson · 1975
13 pressings6 countriesBopHard BopJazz-FunkJazz
Opus De Funk was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Opus De Funk
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-24048Prestige P 24048
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P-24048-ARunout Side A
P24048BRunout Side B
P-24048-CRunout Side C
P-24048-DRunout Side D
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-24048
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Hollywood Pressing Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P 24048 A [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side A
P 24048 B [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side B
P 24048 C [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side C
P 24048 D [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side D
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-24048
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P 24048 A [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side A
P 24048 B [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side B
P 24048 C [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side C
P 24048 D [Eyes with eyebrows] 11Runout Side D
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 24048
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PR 24048-A-1E .M.Runout side A, variant 1
PR 24048-B-2E .M.Runout side B, variant 1
PR 24048-C-1E A|BRunout side C, variant 1
PR 24048-D-1E A|BRunout side D, variant 1
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 68.362Prestige CA 271
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
68362 ARunout Side A
68362 BRunout Side B
68362 CRunout Side C
68362 DRunout Side D
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Prestige 68.362 / Prestige CA 271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Prestige PR 24048 / Prestige 24048First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Prestige P-24048First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Prestige MP. 40-104/105 SFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Prestige PR 24048First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Prestige PR 24048LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Prestige P-24048 / Prestige P 24048First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Prestige P-24048First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Prestige P-24048 / Prestige P 24048First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Prestige P-24048First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Prestige P-24048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Italy | Prestige HB 6052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige P-24048 / Prestige P 24048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Opus De Funk4:05
- A2Buhaina4:32
- A3I've Lost Your Love4:59
- A4Soma5:25
- A5Wonder Why5:22
- B1My Funny Valentine4:37
- B2Stonewall7:42
- B3I Should Care4:16
- B4Nearness Of You4:01
- B5Moonray5:01
- C1Sealer, The6:29
- C2Ruby, My Dear4:23
- C3None Shall Wonder3:52
- C4Ruby5:48
- D1Invitation3:50
- D2Stella By Starlight3:56
- D3Too Close For Comfort5:11
- D4Poom-A-Loom6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Opus De Funk are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Opus De Funk are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Opus De Funk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Prestige P-24048.
How do I tell if my copy of Opus De Funk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-24048, PR 24048, 68.362, MP. 40-104/105 S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-24048-A and P24048B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Opus De Funk 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.
