US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 5037 P3Side A, etched
AM SP 5038 P1Side B, etched
Shawn PhillipsSpaced
Vinyl pressings
Spaced
by Shawn Phillips · 1977
13 pressings5 countriesJazz-RockFusionFolk RockJazz
Spaced 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 Spaced
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 5037 M1 [circled MR] △22562 (6)Runout side A Variant 1 & 2
AM SP 5038 M3 [circled MR] △22562-X (3)Runout side B
AM SP 5038 M2 [circled MR] △22562-X (4)Runout side B Variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP-5037Matrix side A
SP-5038Matrix side B
T1 AM SP 5037 T2 ARunout side A
T1 AM SP 5038 T4 ARunout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 5037 P4Runout etched Side A
AM SP 5038 P1Runout etched Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4650
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 5037 M1 [encircled MR] V △ 22562(3)Side A runout etched
A&M SP 5038 M2 [encircled MR] △ 22562-X(4)Side B runout etched
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Portugal | A&M Records PPSP 4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLH 64650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records SP-4650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rant3:25
- A2Italian Phases2:22
- A3The Light From Between Your Eyes4:33
- A4Stranded4:48
- A5From All Of Us3:42
- B1Parisan Plight I3:42
- B2Prelude To A Leaving2:37
- B3All Our Love1:32
- B4I Don't Want To Leave You, I Just Came To Say Good-Bye16:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spaced are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spaced are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Spaced first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Portugal and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4650.
How do I tell if my copy of Spaced is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4650, AMLH 64650, SP 4650, PPSP 4650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM SP 5037 P3 and AM SP 5038 P1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spaced 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.
