Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 21 20909-1BASF 21 20909-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Red GarlandThe Quota
Vinyl pressings
The Quota
by Red Garland · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesModalJazz
The Quota was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Quota
2 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records 21 20909-1BASF 21 20909-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
0654 994 S 1Label Side A
0654 994 S 2Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | MPS Records 21 20909-1 / BASF 21 20909-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | MPS Records 21 20909-1 / BASF 21 20909-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | MPS Records YP-7026-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | MPS Records MC 20909LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MPS Records MC 20909LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | MPS Records UXP-17-P / BASF UXP-17-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Spain | MPS Records 21 20909-1 / BASF 35-53.465LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | MPS Records UPS-2138-P / BASF UPS-2138-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 785LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-6060-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Quota5:41
- A2Days Of Wine And Roses7:42
- A3For Carl5:44
- B1The Squirrel4:59
- B2On A Clear Day4:30
- B3Love For Sale9:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Quota are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Quota are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was The Quota first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany. One of them is MPS Records 21 20909-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Quota is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21 20909-1) 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 Quota 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.
