Germany
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1060 STECM Records ECM 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1060-ASide A runout, stamped
ST-ECM 1060-BSide B runout, stamped
Ralph TownerSolstice
Vinyl pressings
Solstice
by Ralph Towner · 1975
14 pressings7 countriesContemporary JazzJazz
Solstice was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Solstice
5 pressings came out in 1975, 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
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ECM-1060-A-CP STERLING RLVariant 1 - Side A runout
ECM-1060-B-CP-2 STERLING RLVariant 1 - Side B runout
ECM-1060-A-CP STERLING RL 2 CVariant 2 - Side A runout
ECM-1060-B-CP-5 STERLINGVariant 2 - Side B runout
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM-1060-ASide A runout
ST-ECM-1060-BSide B runout
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM pap-9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
pap 9035 a 111Side A Runout, Stamped
pap 9035 b 111Side B Runout, Stamped
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records PAP-9035
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | ECM Records ECM pap-9035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | ECM Records PAP-9035First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ECM Records ECM 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1060 ST / ECM Records ECM 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | ECM Records ECM 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | ECM Records ECM 1060 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | ECM Records ECM -1-1060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | ECM Records ECM-1-1060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | ECM Records 58.025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | ECM Records 2301 060LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | ECM Records 28MJ 3515LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-RG 022 / Polydor 825 458-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | USA & Europe | ECM Records ECM 1060 / ECM Records 478 1114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1060 / ECM Records 2301 060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Oceanus10:58
- A2Visitation2:32
- A3Drifting Petals6:56
- B1Nimbus6:25
- B2Winter Solstice3:58
- B3Piscean Dance3:33
- B4Red And Black1:12
- B5Sand4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solstice are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Solstice are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 2017.
When was Solstice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, US, Japan. One of them is ECM Records ECM 1060 ST, released September 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Solstice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECM 1060 ST, ECM 1060, ECM pap-9035, PAP-9035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ECM 1060-A and ST-ECM 1060-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solstice 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.