US
January 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Path
by Ralph MacDonald · 1978
19 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkLatin JazzCalypsoAfrican
The Path was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Path
19 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
January 6, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2210-A T 1/6/78 STERLINGSide A runout, etched/stamped
MAR-2210-B 1-6-78 STERLINGSide B runout, etched/stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing; Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2210-A-RE-AFM △23206(2) STERLINGRunout side A
MARLIN-2210-B-RE-AFM △23206-X STERLINGRunout side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2210
- Format
- LP, Album · Shelley Products Press
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2210-A T 1-6-78 ƧSide A
MAR-2210-B 1-6-78 ƧSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Epic 147.085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP 237141 / T.K. Records MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Discos CBS 225003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 82515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 82515First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 895First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 895First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | T.K. Records TKR 82515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- The Path
- B1Smoke Rings And Wine5:25
- B2I Cross My Heart4:45
- B3It Feels So Good4:35
- B4If I'm Still Around Tomorrow3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Path are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Path are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Path first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2210, released January 6, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of The Path is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2210, MARLIN 2210 DJ, TKR 82515, PTK 92017) 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 Path 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.
