Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 20 20888-5BASF 20 20888-5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗1971 M71 ◇ZѠ 25 0654 982 S1 20 20888=5ARunout A
1 ℗1971 M71 ◇Z<∟ 25 0654 982 S2 20 20888=5BRunout B
Nelson RiddleCommunication
Vinyl pressings
Communication
by Nelson Riddle · 1971
10 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningLatin JazzJazz
Communication was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Communication
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 20 20888-5BASF 20 20888-5
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
0654 982 S 1Label Side A
0654 982 S 2Label Side B
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MDLP-12369
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | MPS Records MDLP-12369First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 20 20888-5 / BASF 20 20888-5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 20 20888-5 / BASF 20 20888-5First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Columbia NCP-7004-MP / MPS Records NCP-7004-MPLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | MPS Records BMP 20888-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MPS Records MB 20888 / BASF MB 20888LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | MPS Records 20 20888-5 / BASF 20 20888-5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | MPS Records 35 53295 / BASF 35 53295LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15 080 / MPS Records 15080LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 15 080LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Born Happy3:36
- A2A Night Of Love2:47
- A3Uptown Dance3:40
- A4Time And Space2:06
- A5Dedication4:10
- B1Volcano's Daughter3:15
- B2Romantic Places2:28
- B3It's Your Turn3:14
- B4Rachel2:51
- B5Greenwich Village2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Communication are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Communication are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Communication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, Brazil. One of them is MPS Records 20 20888-5.
How do I tell if my copy of Communication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 20888-5, MDLP-12369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗1971 M71 ◇ZѠ 25 0654 982 S1 20 20888=5A and 1 ℗1971 M71 ◇Z<∟ 25 0654 982 S2 20 20888=5B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Communication 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.
