Vinyl pressings
by Otis Redding · 1970
Historic Performances Recorded At The Monterey… was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
MS-2029 31101 Re 1Variant 1, Runout A-side
MS-2029 31102-Re-1Variant 1, Runout B-side
S1 MS-2029 A [Artisan logo] 31101-Re1 1B A5Variant 2, Runout A-side
S MS-2029 [Artisan logo] 31102-Re1 1AVariant 2, Runout B-side
MS 2029 A [Artisan logo] Ƨ 31101-Re1 1B 13 4A side runout, variant 1
Ƨ MS 2029 B [Artisan logo] 31102-Re1 1A 13 1B side runout, variant 1
S1 MS 2029 A [Artisan logo] 31101-Re1 1B A1A side runout, variant 2
MS-2029 B [Artisan logo] 31102-Re-1 1A B 1-B side runout, variant 2
p MS-2029 [Artisan Logo] 31101-Re1 D3Runout A-side, etching, variant 1
p MS-2029 [Artisan Logo] 31102-Re1 A3Runout B-side, etching, variant 1
p MS-2029 [Artisan logo] 31101-Re1 C4Runout A-side, etching, variant 2
p MS-2029 [Artisan logo] 31102-Re1 B0Runout B-side, etching, variant 2
I MS-2029A [Artisan logo] 31101-Re-1 1AA-side runout groove etching (Variant 1)
SI MS 2029B [Artisan logo] 31102-Re1 1B A8B-side runout groove etching (Variant 1)
I MS-2029 T [Artisan logo] 31101-Re-2 B3A-side runout groove etching (Variant 2)
IT MS 2029 [Artisan logo] 31102-Re-1 B1B-side runout groove etching (Variant 2)
31101Runout A-side, stamped
31102 1S I C1Runout B-side, stamped
31,101Center label, A-side
31,102Center label, B-side
\ MS--2029 B [artisan logo] 31102-Re-1 /ARunout A-side, etching
\ MS-2029 A [artisan logo] 31101-Re1 /BRunout B-side, etching
(31,101)Center label, A-side
(31,102)Center label, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940 056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940 056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940 056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | South Korea | Not On Label (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) HD 1008LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | South Korea | High Stereo 168LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2374LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records SW-93371 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records SW-93371 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records 2029 / Reprise Records MS 2029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2029 (RE 1) / Reprise Records MS 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records MS 2029LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 40 430LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light OX-144LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 / Reprise Records 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records 2029 / Reprise Records MS 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records 2029 / Reprise Records MS 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records MS 2029 (RE 1)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Reprise Records 2029 / Reprise Records MS 2029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
50 vinyl pressings of Historic Performances Recorded At The Monterey… are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, France, Canada. One of them is Reprise Records 2029, released August 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2029, MS 2029, 940 056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS-2029 31101 Re 1 and MS-2029 31102-Re-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
