US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5022Polydor 2391 027
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80265-1A <IAM> STERLING RLSide A runout
POLP-80266-1A <IAM> STERLING RLSide B runout
POLP 80265Side A label
POLP 80266Side B label
Roy Ayers UbiquityHe's Coming
Vinyl pressings
He's Coming
by Roy Ayers Ubiquity · 1972
13 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazz
He's Coming was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 He's Coming
6 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5022Polydor 2391 027
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80265-1C (MR) Λ △16739 STERLINGSide A
POLP-80266-1C (MR) Λ △16739-X STERLINGSide B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5022Polydor 2391 027
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80265-1A IAM STERLINGSide A runout
POLP-80266-1A IAM STERLINGSide B runout
POLP 80265Side A label
POLP 80266Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5022Polydor 2391 027
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold, Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80265-1C (MR) Λ △16739 STERLINGSide A [etched]
POLP-80266-1C (MR) Λ △16739-X STERLINGSide B [etched]
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO PYR 2391027 ARunout side A
MPO PYR 2391027 BRunout side B
Philippines
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5022Polydor 2391 027
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Philippines | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor 2391 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Polydor 2391 027 / Polydor LEX-9301LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Elemental Music 700163 / Polydor 700163LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Elemental Music 620948 / Polydor 620948LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2026 | Germany | Polydor PD 5022 / Verve Records 001999957337441LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor PD-1-5022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor PD-1-5022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5022 / Polydor PD-1-5022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1He's A Superstar5:35
- A2He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother4:04
- A3Ain't Got Time2:53
- A4I Don't Know How To Love Him4:02
- B1He's Coming6:20
- B2We Live In Brooklyn Baby3:43
- B3Sweet Butterfly Of Love1:52
- B4Sweet Tears3:32
- B5Fire Weaver3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's Coming are there?
13 vinyl pressings of He's Coming are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2026.
When was He's Coming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, France, Philippines. One of them is Polydor PD 5022.
How do I tell if my copy of He's Coming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 5022, 2391 027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLP-80265-1A <IAM> STERLING RL and POLP-80266-1A <IAM> STERLING RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He's Coming 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.
