US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-43
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-43 4014 Amatrix, side A, etched
ST-43 4014 Bmatrix, side B, etched
A-4014on Label Side A
B-4014on Label Side B
The CrusadersLookin' Ahead
Vinyl pressings
Lookin' Ahead
by The Crusaders · 1962
10 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Lookin' Ahead was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Lookin' Ahead
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-43
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Golden
- Runout / matrix
A-4104 B-25959Side A, Etched
B-4104 B-25960Side B, Etched
A-4014Side A, Printed On Label
B-4014Side B, Printed On Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-43
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-899 B-25953 2+Bmatrix, side A, etched
B-899 B-25954matrix, side B, etched
A-899Label side A
B-899Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST-43
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
ST-43 4014 Amatrix, side A, etched
ST-43 4014 Bmatrix, side B, etched
A-4014on Label Side A
B-4014on Label Side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz STEREO-43
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A 4014 B 25959matrix, side A, etched
B 4014 B 25960matrix, side B, etched
A-4014on Label Side A
B-4014on Label Side B
Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 117 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 117 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 117 ZYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-43First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-43First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-43First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz ST-43First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz STEREO-43First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-43LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pacific Jazz ST-43LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-43LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Song Of India4:02
- A2Big Hunk Of Funk5:00
- A3Tonight2:50
- A4507 Neyland3:56
- A5Till All Ends3:33
- B1Tortoise And The Hare4:24
- B2In A Dream3:20
- B3Sinnin' Sam4:39
- B4The Young Rabbits3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lookin' Ahead are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lookin' Ahead are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1965.
When was Lookin' Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Pacific Jazz ST-43.
How do I tell if my copy of Lookin' Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-43, PJ-43, STEREO-43, 688 117 ZL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-43 4014 A and ST-43 4014 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lookin' Ahead 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.
