US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2229Marlin 2229
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2229-A-PW-RE-1 STERLING (PR) PSide A
MAR-2229-B-PW-RE-1 STERLING (PR) PSide B
Ralph MacDonaldCounterpoint
Vinyl pressings
Counterpoint
by Ralph MacDonald · 1979
15 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Counterpoint 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 Counterpoint
11 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
- Marlin MARLIN 2229
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2229Marlin 2229
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2229-ASide A label
MAR-2229-BSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2229
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Volunteer Press
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2229-A-VPS STERLINGEtched Side 1, except "STERLING" stamped
MAR-2229-B-VPS STERLINGEtched Side 1, except "STERLING" stamped
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2229Marlin 2229
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2229-A-PW-RE-1 STERLING PR (P)Etched except stamped STERLING
MAR-2229-B-PW-RE-1 STERLING PR (P)Etched except stamped STERLING
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records S TKR 83373
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S TKR 83373 ̷B̷2̷ A1Side A, etched
S TKR 83373 A1Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4011 / Epic (MARLIN 2229)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 83373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1621First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 83373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 83373LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229 / Marlin 2229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229 / Marlin 2229First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Marlin 2229LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2229 / Marlin 2229First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Marlin MAR2229LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Canada | T.K. Records PTK 92060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Need Someone7:44
- A2You Are In Love5:40
- A3Tell The Truth4:52
- B1Discolypso6:20
- B2Always Something Missing4:34
- B3East Dry River6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Counterpoint are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Counterpoint are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Counterpoint first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2229.
How do I tell if my copy of Counterpoint is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2229, S TKR 83373, PTK 92060, ELPS 4011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAR-2229-A-PW-RE-1 STERLING (PR) P and MAR-2229-B-PW-RE-1 STERLING (PR) P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Counterpoint 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.
