US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5007 SA HI HUB STERLINGRunout Side A
GRP 5007 SB HI HUB STERLINGRunout Side B
(GRP 5007 SA)Label Matrix A
(GRP 5007 SB)Label Matrix B
Scott JarrettWithout Rhyme Or Reason
Vinyl pressings
Without Rhyme Or Reason
by Scott Jarrett · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesContemporary JazzJazz-FunkSoft RockJazz
Without Rhyme Or Reason was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Without Rhyme Or Reason
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5007
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 GRP 5007 SA CT2Side A runout etched
T1 GRP 5007 SA RE1 CT1Side B runout etched
A STERLINGSide A&B runout stamped
GRP 5007 SASide A label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5007
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5007 SA CS2 A2 ISSide A runout etched
GRP 5007 SB CS2 A4 ISSide B runout etched
STERLINGSide A&B runout stamped
GRP 5007 SASide A label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- ARISTA GRP GRP 5007
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 202 194-320
- Format
- LP · Gatefold Sleeve
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARS 39067
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | ARISTA GRP GRP 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Arista 202 194-320First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Italy | Arista ARS 39067First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Japan | ARISTA GRP 25RS-82 / Arista 25RS-82First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | ARISTA GRP 25RS-82First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista GRP 30PJ-1005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Arista AR-1032 / Arista GRP 5007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | ARISTA GRP ASTJ 86 / Arista ASTJ 86First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5007LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Miles Of Sea4:00
- A2I Was A Fool3:41
- A3Never My Fault4:12
- A4Without Rhyme Or Reason3:45
- A5On Looking Back2:37
- B1Doctor / Nurse4:04
- B2Lady3:14
- B3The Image Of You5:00
- B4Pictures4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Without Rhyme Or Reason are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Without Rhyme Or Reason are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Without Rhyme Or Reason first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Arista GRP GRP 5007.
How do I tell if my copy of Without Rhyme Or Reason is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRP 5007, 202 194-320, ARS 39067, 25RS-82) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GRP 5007 SA HI HUB STERLING and GRP 5007 SB HI HUB STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Without Rhyme Or Reason 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.