US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST 20136
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
The CrusadersPowerhouse
Vinyl pressings
Powerhouse
by The Crusaders · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Powerhouse was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Powerhouse
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST 20136
- Format
- LP · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-20136-1-B-A 20136-1 10-5-68 114side A, etched
AudioMatrixside A, stamped
ST-20136-2 B-A 114side B, etched
AudioMatrixside B, stamped
US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST 20136
- Format
- LP · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
B. A. ST-20136-1Runout Side 1 etched
B. A. ST 20136-2Runout Side 2 etched
US
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz ST 20136
- Format
- LP, Stereo · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-20136-1-B-A 20136-1 114side A, etched
AudioMatrixside A, stamped
ST-20136-2 B-A 10-4-68 114side B, etched
AudioMatrixside B, stamped
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST 20136First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST 20136First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST 20136First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | US | Pacific Jazz ST 20136First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Pacific Jazz ST 20136LP | LP |
| 1969 | Canada | Pacific Jazz ST 20136LP | LP |
| 1969 | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8627LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Applause Records APBL-2313LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Applause Records APBL 2313 / Applause Records APBL-2313LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Applause Records APBL 2313 / Applause Records APBL-2313LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Promises, Promises6:13
- A2Love And Peace3:20
- A3Hey Jude3:17
- A4Sting Ray3:24
- A5Fancy Dance4:25
- B1Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)4:35
- B2Cookie Man5:35
- B3Upstairs3:12
- B4Fire Water6:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Powerhouse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Powerhouse are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was Powerhouse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Pacific Jazz ST 20136, released November 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Powerhouse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 20136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Powerhouse 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.
