US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S 7635
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(A) G1 S-7635 A1Runout, Side 1
(A) G1 S-7635 B1Runout, Side 2
The Poll WinnersStraight Ahead
Vinyl pressings
Straight Ahead
by The Poll Winners · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzJazz
Straight Ahead 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 Straight Ahead
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Contemporary Records S 7635
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LKS 331 D1 ARunout, Side 1
LKS 332 D4 ARunout, Side 2
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Contemporary Records GP-3034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Contemporary Records S 7635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Contemporary Records S 7635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Contemporary Records GXP-6008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Contemporary Records S 7635 / PGP RTB 2221144LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221144 / Contemporary Records S 7635LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Contemporary Records P-7641LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-409 / Contemporary Records S-7635LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-409 / Contemporary Records S-7635LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | Germany | Contemporary Records S-7635LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan6:00
- A2Someday My Prince Will Come6:08
- A3Blue Boy7:14
- B1Laura8:40
- B2Two Cents5:40
- B3One Foot Off The Curb6:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1990.
When was Straight Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Contemporary Records S 7635.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 7635) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A) G1 S-7635 A1 and (A) G1 S-7635 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Straight 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.
