US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/15
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD/15-A BBA-Side runout inscription
BJQD/15-B BBB-Side runout inscription
The AwakeningMirage
Vinyl pressings
Mirage
by The Awakening · 1973
12 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkSpiritual JazzJazz
Mirage was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Mirage
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/15
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD/15-A #1 BB ƧSide A runout
BJQD/15-B BB ƧSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/15
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD/15-A BBSide A runout
BJQD/15-B BBSide B runout
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records YX-8004
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records YX-8004
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Black Jazz Records YX-8004First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Jazz Records YX-8004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/15First yearLP, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/15First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/15First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1261 / Real Gone Music RGM-1261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1261 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1261LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1261LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1261 / Real Gone Music RGM-1261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | Black Jazz Records PLP-7200LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1261 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1261 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Mode For D.D.5:37
- A2The Ultimate Frontier9:54
- A3Just A Little Peace5:08
- B1Slinky6:10
- B2Mirage8:31
- B3Glory To The Sun6:12
- B4March On5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mirage are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mirage are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
When was Mirage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Japan. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJQD/15.
How do I tell if my copy of Mirage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJQD/15, YX-8004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BJQD/15-A BB and BJQD/15-B BB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mirage 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.