US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422-823 323-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 53 Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-2 422-823-323-1AS-HRM ᐉA-side runout
A-2 422-823-323-1BS-HRM ᐉB-side runout
Ralph MacDonaldUniversal Rhythm
Vinyl pressings
Universal Rhythm
by Ralph MacDonald · 1984
12 pressings10 countriesJazz-FunkPost BopJazz
Universal Rhythm was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Universal Rhythm
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 323-1-Y-1Polydor 422-823 323-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 22 Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-823-323-1-AS-ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19839 SLM △ 7596 1-1A-side runout
422-823-323-1-BS-ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19840 SLM △ 7596-X 1-1B-side runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONLP 3
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 323/1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 1 6403 / 422-823 323-1 Y-1Polydor PDS-1-6403
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDS-1-6403A SNB 230 EL DM-3Side A runout
PDS-1-6403B SNB 230 EL DM 3Side B runout
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 323-1
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 823 323/1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6403 / 422-823 323-1 Y-1 / Polydor PDS-1-6403First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 823 323-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0392First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0392First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 823 323-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 823 323-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor 823 323-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | London Records LONLP 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 422-823 323-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 823 323-1-Y-1 / Polydor 422-823 323-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5651LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1In The Name Of Love5:00
- A2Theme From - "The Outcasts" (Another Time, Another Place)4:36
- A3Universal Rhythm7:33
- B1Tradewinds4:29
- B2Playpen3:07
- B3(It's) The Game4:35
- B4Park Plaza3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Universal Rhythm are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Universal Rhythm are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Universal Rhythm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 422-823 323-1 Y-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Universal Rhythm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422-823 323-1 Y-1, 823 323-1-Y-1, LONLP 3, 823 323/1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2 422-823-323-1AS-HRM ᐉ and A-2 422-823-323-1BS-HRM ᐉ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Universal Rhythm 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.
