Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1008 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1008-ASide A Runout
ST-ECM 1008-BSide B Runout
Robin KenyattaGirl From Martinique
Vinyl pressings
Girl From Martinique
by Robin Kenyatta · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesFusionContemporary JazzJazz
Girl From Martinique was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Girl From Martinique
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1008 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1008-AA-side runout
ST-ECM 1008-BB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1008 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1008 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Pioneer P-8090PLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Pioneer P-8090PLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Japan | Pioneer P-8090PLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | ECM Records ECM 1008 ST / ECM Records ECM 1008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | ECM Records ECM 1008 ST / ECM Records ECM 1008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | ECM Records ECM 1008 ST / ECM Records ECM 1008LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | ECM Records ECM 1008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | ECM Records ECM 1008 ST / ECM Records ECM 1008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1008 ST / ECM Records 2301 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Girl From Martinique11:35
- A2Blues For Your Mama4:15
- B1Thank You Jesus9:55
- B2We'll Be So Happy5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Girl From Martinique are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Girl From Martinique are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was Girl From Martinique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany. One of them is ECM Records ECM 1008 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Girl From Martinique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECM 1008 ST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ECM 1008-A and ST-ECM 1008-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Girl From Martinique 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.