Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Red Record VPA 106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VPA-106-A 11479-ASide A etched
VPA-106-B 11480-BSide B etched
Sam RiversThe Quest
Vinyl pressings
The Quest
by Sam Rivers · 1976
10 pressings2 countriesFree JazzJazz
The Quest was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Quest
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Italy | Red Record VPA 106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Pausa Records PR 7015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Pausa Records PR 7015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 15 / Fabbri Editori GDJ 15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GDJ 15 / Fabbri Editori GdJ 15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Italy | Pausa Records PR 7015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Pausa Records PR-7015 / Pausa Records PR 7015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Italy | Red Record RR 123106-1LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Tobacco Road B / 2512 / Fabbri Editori GDJ 15LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Red Record VPA 106LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Expectation6:45
- A2Vision12:43
- B1Judgement10:34
- B2Hope7:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Quest are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Quest are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2023.
When was The Quest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy. One of them is Red Record VPA 106.
How do I tell if my copy of The Quest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VPA 106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VPA-106-A 11479-A and VPA-106-B 11480-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Quest 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.
