US
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 25103BASF MB 25103
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
The Monty Alexander TrioWe've Only Just Begun
Vinyl pressings
We've Only Just Begun
by The Monty Alexander Trio · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzCool JazzJazz
We've Only Just Begun was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 We've Only Just Begun
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 25103MPS Records MB 25103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BASF-MPS-25103 A-1 G.K.Runout side A
BASF-MPS-25103 B-1 G.K.Runout side B
MB 25103 ASide A label
MB 25103 BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 25103MPS Records 25103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BASF-MPS-25103 A-1-1-1 D G.K. P.R.Runout side A
BASF-MPS-25103 B-1-1-1 D G.K. P.R.Runout side B
BASF 251 03 ASide A label
BASF 2503 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | BASF 25103 / BASF MB 25103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | BASF 25103 / MPS Records MB 25103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | BASF 25103 / MPS Records 25103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | MPS Records 21 21653-5 / BASF 21 21653-5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | MPS Records 21 21653-5 / BASF 21 21653-5LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | BASF ULX-60-P / MPS Records ULX-60-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | MPS Records 35 53243 (21653-5) / BASF 35 53243LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 064-61225 / MPS Records MPS 15377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 290LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | MPS Records 10C 064-061.225LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Pausa Records PR 7129LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It Could Happen To You13:30
- A2Summer Of '42 Theme4:32
- A3Monticello3:55
- B1We've Only Just Begun5:53
- B2I've Never Been In Love Before8:28
- B3Love Story Theme6:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of We've Only Just Begun are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was We've Only Just Begun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is BASF 25103.
How do I tell if my copy of We've Only Just Begun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25103) 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 We've Only Just Begun 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.
