US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
▣-G-▣Both sides runout stamped
MCA 1953-AM1Side A runout etched
MCA 1954-AM1Side B runout etched
MCA-1953Side A label
"Stix" HooperThe World Within
Vinyl pressings
The World Within
by "Stix" Hooper · 1979
13 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
The World Within was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 World Within
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1953-AM3 S-7140Side A runout etched
MCA 1954-AM3 S-7141Side B runout etched
MCA1953Side A label
MCA1954Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
◈-P-◈Both sides runout etched
MCA 1953-AM1Side A runout etched
MCA 1954-AM1Side B runout etched
MCA-1953Side A label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1953-AM1 ◇P◇IRunout A, etched
MCA 1954-AM1 III◇-P-◇ vv vvRunout B, etched
▣-G-▣Runouts A&B, scratched out
MCA-1953Side A label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 4006MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCG.4006-A3 JA TAPE ONESide A Etched Run-out
MCG-4006-B1Side B Etched Run-out
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 4006MCA Records MCA-3180
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCG.4006-A1 ⋀Side A runout, etched (the '⋀' is stamped)
MCG-4006-B1 ⋀Side B runout, etched (the '⋀' is stamped)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | MCA Records 201 306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | MCA Records 0062.144First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | MCA Records MCA 4063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCG 4006 / MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCG 4006 / MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCL 1766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA-3180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Brazos River Breakdown4:36
- A2African Spirit5:39
- A3Rum Or Tequila?4:04
- A4Passion4:06
- B1Cordon Bleu6:40
- B2Jasmine Breeze7:45
- B3The Little Drummer Boy6:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Within are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The World Within are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The World Within first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-3180.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Within is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3180, MCG 4006, MCL 1766, 201 306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ▣-G-▣ and MCA 1953-AM1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Within 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.