US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-169
- Format
- LP, Album · Butterfly Label
- Runout / matrix
SRC [logo]Runout both sides stamped
6E-169 A SPRunout side A etched
6E-169 B SPRunout side B etched
69-169-A SPLabel side A
Robben FordThe Inside Story
Vinyl pressings
The Inside Story
by Robben Ford · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesFusionJazz
The Inside Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Inside Story
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-169
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-169 A-2 PRC-11-1Side A Runout
6E-169 B-2 PRC-1-11Side B Runout
6E-169-ASide A Label
6E-169-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-169
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PRC Pressing
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-169
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · Butterfly Label
- Runout / matrix
SRC [logo]Runout both sides stamped
6E-169 A SPRunout side A etched
6E-169 B SPRunout side B etched
69-169-A SPLabel side A
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-169
- Format
- LP, Album · Butterfly Label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 52 123 A PFSide 1
WEA 52 123 B PFSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Elektra ELK 52 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Elektra P-10625EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Elektra P-10625EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Elektra 6E-169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Elektra MOVLP3209 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP3209LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Magic Sam5:52
- A2For The One I Love4:23
- A3North Carolina4:38
- A4There's No One Else6:53
- B1The Inside Story5:30
- B2Need Somebody5:19
- B3Far Away5:41
- B4Tee Time For Eric5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Inside Story are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Inside Story are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 2023.
When was The Inside Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-169.
How do I tell if my copy of The Inside Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-169, ELK 52 123, P-10625E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC [logo] and 6E-169 A SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Inside Story 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.