US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2202
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MARLON-2202-A MR Δ21085 (1)A-side runout etching
MARLON-2202-B MR Δ21085-X (1)B-side runout etching
Vinyl pressings
Sound Of A Drum
by Ralph MacDonald · 1976
24 pressings16 countriesJazz-FunkLatin JazzJazz
Sound Of A Drum was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sound Of A Drum
19 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 14 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2202
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MARLON-2202∙A Ƨ MASTERDISKSide 1 runout
MARLON-2202∙B ƧSide 2 runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MARLON-2202-A MASTERDISKSide 1 Runout:
MARLON-2202-BSide 2 Runout:
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records XL 14030
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XL 14030 ASide 1 Label
XL 14030 BSide 2 Label
XL 14030-A-IE -W- AICSide 1
XL 14030-B-IE -W- AIDSide 2
Italy
October 1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA DXL1 4030RCA Victor DXL1 4030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237122
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4448First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 237122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA DXL 1-4030 / RCA Victor DXL 1-4030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor DXL 1 4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA DXL 1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | RCA Victor DXL1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | RCA DXL1 4030 / RCA Victor DXL1 4030First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | RCA DXL1 4030 / RCA Victor DXL1 4030First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Netherlands | RCA Victor DXL-14030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Panama | RCA DXL-14030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | RCA Victor DXL1-4030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor DXL1-4030First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor DXL1-4030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | T.K. Records XL 14030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sound Of A Drum6:17
- A2Where Is The Love6:08
- A3The Only Time You Say You Love Me4:54
- B1Jam On The Groove5:54
- B2Mister Magic4:16
- B3Calypso Breakdown7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound Of A Drum are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Sound Of A Drum are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Sound Of A Drum first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2202.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound Of A Drum is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2202, XL 14030, DXL1 4030, SBP 237122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARLON-2202-A MR Δ21085 (1) and MARLON-2202-B MR Δ21085-X (1). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sound Of A Drum 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.
