US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC32048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
º PAL 32048 - 1C A 1Runout side A
º PBL 32048 - 1C CRunout side B
AL 32048Label side A
BL 32048Label side B
The Buddy Miles BandChapter VII
Vinyl pressings
Chapter VII
by The Buddy Miles Band · 1973
19 pressings14 countriesFunkSoulJazz-FunkFunk / Soul
Chapter VII 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 Chapter VII
19 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 14 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
- Columbia KC 32048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PAL 32048-1D [Artisan logo]Side A runout, etched, "Artisan logo" stamped
º PBL 32048-1C [Artisan logo]Side B runout, etched, "Artisan logo" stamped
AL 32048Label side A
BL 32048Label side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o PAL 32048-1E [Artisan logo] Ʌ T1Runout side A
PBL 32048-1E [Artisan logo] Ʌ T1Runout side B
AL 32048Label side A
BL 32048Label side B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S 1 PAL 32048-1B º [Artisan logo] A 2Side A runout, etched, "Artisan logo" stamped
S 1 PBL 32048-1B º [Artisan logo]Side B runout, etched, "Artisan logo" stamped
AL 32048Label side A
BL 32048Label side B
US
August 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CQ 32048
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QAL 32048Side 1 Label
QBL 32048Side 2 Label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS 65406
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP 234323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | CBS 137811First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | CBS CQ 32048First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS S 65406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 56First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS KC32048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5408First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS S 65406First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 474113 / CBS (KC 32048)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Peru | CBS SE-8336First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS S 65406 EFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | CBS 65406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC32048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1L.A. Resurrection4:50
- A2Life Is What You Make It, Part 13:27
- A3Elvira4:05
- A4Hear No Evil4:40
- A5Love Affair4:15
- B1Life Is What You Make It, Part 23:10
- B2Visions4:29
- B3Crossfire4:45
- B4There Was A Time6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chapter VII are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Chapter VII are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Chapter VII first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia KC32048.
How do I tell if my copy of Chapter VII is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC32048, KC 32048, CQ 32048, 65406) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, º PAL 32048 - 1C A 1 and º PBL 32048 - 1C C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chapter VII 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.