US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40373Columbia C 40373
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 40373-1B G1SIDE 1 ETCHED
PAL 40373-1A G1SIDE 2 ETCHED
MASTERDISKSTAMPED ON BOTHSIDES
Wayne ShorterPhantom Navigator
Vinyl pressings
Phantom Navigator
by Wayne Shorter · 1987
10 pressings9 countriesFusionJazz
Phantom Navigator was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Phantom Navigator
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 450365 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
450365 1 A*Label side A
450365 1 B*Label side B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 450365 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A MX218653 450365-1-1Side A Etched
A MX218654 C 450365-1-2Side B Etched
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS Jazz New Age 225.167
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40373
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 450365 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-450365-6A-1 ASide A stamped
01-450365-1B-1 ASide 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 450365 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Discos CBS Jazz New Age 225.167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia FC 40373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 450365 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS 4503651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3293First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3293First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS 450365 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 450365 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Columbia FC 40373 / Columbia C 40373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Condition Red5:08
- A2Mahogany Bird6:10
- A3Remote Control7:55
- B1Yamanja6:28
- B2Forbidden, Plan-iT!6:09
- B3Flagships6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phantom Navigator are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Phantom Navigator are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Phantom Navigator first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia FC 40373.
How do I tell if my copy of Phantom Navigator is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 40373, 450365 1, 225.167, 4503651) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 40373-1B G1 and PAL 40373-1A G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Phantom Navigator 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.
