France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.328
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG529328ARunout side A
BYG529328BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Message To Our Folks
by The Art Ensemble Of Chicago · 1969
17 pressings7 countriesFree JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
Message To Our Folks was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Message To Our Folks
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-26 / BYG Records BY-358-54LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-26 / BYG Records BY-358-54LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Affinity FA 22LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Affinity AFF 77LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-4001 / BYG Records PLP-4001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-4001LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial PEE-20048-5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 328LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | BYG Records 529.328 / Charly Records 529.328LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | UK | BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Japan | BYG Records YX-8029LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529 328 / BYG Records 529.328LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Old Time Religion7:30
- A2Dexterity4:00
- A3Rock Out7:30
- BA Brain For The Seine22:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message To Our Folks are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Message To Our Folks are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2024.
When was Message To Our Folks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.328.
How do I tell if my copy of Message To Our Folks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG529328A and BYG529328B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Message To Our Folks 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.
