US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7-5007CTI Records CTI 7 5007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P 87745-A1 MASTERDISKA Side Runout
P 87745-B-7B Side Runout
87745 AA-Side Label
87745 BB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Window Of A Child
by Seawind · 1977
17 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkJazz-RockJazzRock
Window Of A Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Window Of A Child
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7-5007CTI Records CTI 7 5007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 87745-A-3 CTH MASTERDISK D1Runout A, variant 1
T 87745-B-9 MASTERDISK RL A23Runout B, variant 1
T1 87745-A-4 CTH MASTERDISK D2Runout A, variant 2
T 87745-B-10 MASTERDISK RL A30Runout B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7-5007CTI Records CTI 7 5007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S2 87745-A5 MASTERDISKRunout Side A, variant 1 etched, MASTERDISK stamped
S 87745-B-12 MASTERDISK RLRunout Side B, variant 1 etched, MASTERDISK stamped
1 S 87745-A-6 MASTERDISK A1Runout Side A, variant 2 etched, MASTERDISK stamped
1 S 87745-B-11 B7Runout Side B, variant 2 etched, MASTERDISK stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7-5007
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Country unknown
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 7-5007CTI Records CTI 50.07
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 5007
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | CTI Records CTI 7-5007 / CTI Records CTI 50.07First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 7-5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 7-5007First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | France | CTI Records CTI 7-5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | CTI Records CTI 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CTI Records CTI 5007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7-5007 / CTI Records CTI 7 5007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7-5007First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7-5007 / CTI Records CTI 7 5007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | CTI Records CTI 7-5007 / CTI Records CTI 7 5007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | CTI Records 3-42-404-025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CTI Records GP 3148LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CTI Records GP 3148LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | CTI Records 5.007LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records LAX-3286LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1982 | Japan | CTI Records K20P-6827LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1One Sweet Night2:58
- A2Wings Of Love5:42
- A3Do Listen To3:52
- A4Campanas De Invierno (Bells Of Winter)5:53
- B1Window Of A Child3:18
- B2Angel Of Mercy3:18
- B3Lovin' You4:43
- B4Hallelujah3:45
- B5Countin' The Days3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Window Of A Child are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Window Of A Child are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Window Of A Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 7-5007.
How do I tell if my copy of Window Of A Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 7-5007, CTI 5007, 0063.037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 87745-A1 MASTERDISK and P 87745-B-7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Window Of A Child 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.
