US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32897
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-32897-1A PSide A
P BL-32897-1A PSide B
AL 32897Side A Label
BL 32897Side B Label
Ramsey LewisSolar Wind
Vinyl pressings
Solar Wind
by Ramsey Lewis · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Solar Wind was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Solar Wind
14 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32897
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL 32897-1AA Side Stamped
P BL 32897-1AB SIde Stamped
AL 32897A Side Label
BL 32897B Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 32897
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P P AL-32897-1A 2Runout side A, variant 1
P0 P BL 32897-1FRunout side B, variant 1
P P AL-32897-1ARunout side A, variant 2
P BL-32897-1A IRunout side B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32897
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL-32897-1AA Side
P BL-32897-1FB Side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32897
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-32897-1A PXTSide A runout
P BL-32897-1A PXTSide B runout
AL 32897Side A label
BL 32897Side B label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 80083
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | CBS SBP 234495First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Europe | CBS S 80083 / CBS KKC 32897First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 251 / CBS/Sony SOPL-251First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 251 / CBS/Sony SOPL-251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Malaysia | CBS/Sony KC 32897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Date DAS 2190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S 80083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Columbia C 32897First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Columbia KC 32897First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet And Tender5:47
- A2Hummingbird4:54
- A3Solar Wind3:18
- A4Jamaican Marketplace7:20
- B1The Everywhere Calypso2:59
- B2Summer Breeze4:53
- B3Loves Me Like A Rock4:32
- B4Come Down In Time4:55
- B5Love For A Day5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solar Wind are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Solar Wind are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Solar Wind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia KC 32897.
How do I tell if my copy of Solar Wind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 32897, C 32897, S 80083, SBP 234495) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL-32897-1A P and P BL-32897-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solar Wind 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.
