US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2994
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOLStamped on both sides
BS-1-2994 WW-1 #2--<| WlySide A Etched
BS-2-2994 WW-1 #2 Wly --<|Side B Etched
Taj MahalMusic Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu)
Vinyl pressings
Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu)
by Taj Mahal · 1977
12 pressings7 countriesCountry BluesFolk RockCalypsoRock
Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) 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 Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu)
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2994
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2994 JW-1 #3 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side 1 runout
BS-2-2994 JW-1 #1 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side 2 runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2994
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BS-1-2994 LW-1: Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout variant 1, etched (except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL")
BS-2-2994 LW-2: Wly ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout variant 1, etched (except "✲" and "MASTERED BY CAPITOL")
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX 183463
MX 183464
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 36.034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BS-2994-A-1A-2ZGSide A, etched
BS-2994-B-1A-2ZGSide B, etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 36.034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 324 / Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 324 / Warner Bros. Records BS 2994LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1349 / Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2994LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You Got It4:57
- A2Freight Train4:47
- A3Baby, You're My Destiny5:58
- A4Sailin' Into Walker's Cay5:16
- B1Truck Driver's Two-Step4:57
- B2The Four Mills Brothers4:58
- B3Honey Babe4:09
- B4Curry6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2994.
How do I tell if my copy of Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2994, 36.034, WB 56 324, WBC 1349) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERED BY CAPITOL and BS-1-2994 WW-1 #2--<| Wly. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music Fuh Ya' (Musica Para Tu) 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.
