US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7610
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Labels
Prince Lasha QuintetThe Cry!
Vinyl pressings
The Cry!
by Prince Lasha Quintet · 1963
16 pressings4 countriesModalPost BopJazz
The Cry! was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Cry!
7 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3610
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S7610
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Labels RCA Hollywood
- Runout / matrix
LKS 255 D3 HSide A runout
LKS 256 D3 HSide B runout
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M 3610
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LKL-12-389-D1Side 1
LKL-12-390-D1Side 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records LAC 554Contemporary Records LAC.554
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VMGT.1931A-side label
VMGT.1932B-side label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records M7610
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Yellow Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Contemporary Records M7610First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Contemporary Records S7610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Contemporary Records LAC 554 / Contemporary Records LAC.554First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Contemporary Records S7610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Contemporary Records M 3610First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Contemporary Records M 3610First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Contemporary Records S7610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Contemporary Records S7610LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Contemporary Records SH 3047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX 3027 / Contemporary Records LAX-3027LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1975 | Japan | Contemporary Records LAX 3027LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Contemporary Records S7610LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 2003 | US | Contemporary Records S7610LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Doxy ACV2078LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Craft Recordings CR00712 / Contemporary Records CR00712LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Contemporary Records S7610LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Congo Call5:02
- A2Bojangles7:00
- A3Green And Gold4:52
- A4Ghost Of The Past4:49
- B1Red's Mood5:04
- B2Juanita5:32
- B3Lost Generation5:15
- B4A. Y.4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cry! are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Cry! are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1963 and 2024.
When was The Cry! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Contemporary Records S7610.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cry! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7610, M 3610, LAC 554, M7610) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cry! 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.