US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-34245-1A F/W ΔMSide A
BL-34245-1A F/W ΔMSide B
AL 34245Side A Label
BL 34245Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Message In The Music
by The O'Jays · 1976
20 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkGospelFunk / Soul
Message In The Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Message In The Music
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-34245-1B F/W ΔM GRunout Side A, variant 1
P P.I.R. BL-34245-1A I RE F/W smileyRunout Side B, variant 1
P AL-34245-1B I F/W ΔMRunout Side A, variant 2
P P.I.R. BL-34245-1A I RE F/W smileyRunout Side B, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o T1 AL-34245-1C F/W ΔM 6 DSide A runout, etched [o, D stamped]
T1 BL-34245-1C F/W ΔM F 1Side B runout, etched [F stamped]
AL 34245Side A label
BL 34245Side B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245
- Format
- LP · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AL-34245-1F o F/W AM B6Side A runout - variant 1
1S BL-34245-1E o F/W AM A1Side B runout - variant 1
1S AL-34245-1F o F/W AMSide A runout - variant 2
2S BL-34245-1E o F/W AM 14Side B runout - variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZQ 34245
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
o T1 P.I.R QAL-34245-1D MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS 2ARunout A
T1 P.I.R QBL-34245-1D F/W :-) A1Runout B
QAL 34245Label A
QBL 34245Label B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
All 19 pressings from the 1970s
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records STP 20005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Message In Our Music6:24
- A2A Prayer6:30
- A3Paradise5:02
- A4Make A Joyful Noise4:02
- B1Desire Me6:21
- B2Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)4:14
- B3I Swear, I Love No One But You5:13
- B4Let Life Flow4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message In The Music are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Message In The Music are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Message In The Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records PZ 34245.
How do I tell if my copy of Message In The Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 34245, PZQ 34245, S PIR 81460, PIR 81460) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-34245-1A F/W ΔM and BL-34245-1A F/W ΔM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Message In The Music 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.
