US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-19744
- Format
- LP, Album
The Descendants Of Mike And PhoebeA Spirit Speaks
Vinyl pressings
A Spirit Speaks
by The Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzModalSpiritual JazzJazz
A Spirit Speaks was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 A Spirit Speaks
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-19744
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-19744First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-19744First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Strata-East JC-7505LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Superfly Records SRLP029 / Strata-East SES-19744LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2017 | Netherlands | Everland Jazz Everland Jazz 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK | Strata-East SES-19744LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2017 | UK | Strata-East SES-19744LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7843LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Strata-East SES-19744LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | US | Strata-East SES-19744-25LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Two Songs For A Boy Named Mark
- A2Coltrane4:55
- A3Chick Chick3:04
- A4Well Done, Weldon3:07
- A5A Spirit Speaks
- B1Attica5:00
- B2Take My Hand, Precious Lord4:25
- B3Boll Weevil2:00
- B4Don't Be A Stranger2:00
- B5Too Little, Too Late4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Spirit Speaks are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Spirit Speaks are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 2026.
When was A Spirit Speaks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Strata-East SES-19744.
How do I tell if my copy of A Spirit Speaks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SES-19744) 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 A Spirit Speaks 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.