US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5510
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4067 KD-8 SH SLM△7904 I- discKPSide A
MCA-4068 KD-8 Kdisc JG SLM△7904-X I-Side B
Wilton FelderSecrets
Vinyl pressings
Secrets
by Wilton Felder · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Secrets was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Secrets
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3237MCA Records MCA-5510
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF-3237-A1 Λ JAA Side runout etched/stamped
MCF-3237-B1 ΛB Side runout etched/stamped
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5510
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 251 494-1MCA Records MCA 5510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 251494-1 A GRunout side A, variant 1
BE S R / S Alsdorf 251494-1 B 2Runout side B, variant 1
BE I R/S Alsdorf 251494-1A 2Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 251494-1B 2Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 251 494-1MCA Records MCA 5510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Digit side numbering
- Runout / matrix
S \ ̷D̷ \ R/S Alsdorf 251494-1 ARunout, side A
R/S Alsdorf 251494-1 BRunout, side B
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-13055
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 251 494-1 / MCA Records MCA 5510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 251 494-1 / MCA Records MCA 5510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-13055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-13055First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4777First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3237 / MCA Records MCA-5510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-5510LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | MCA RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Secrets5:56
- A2(No Matter How High I Get) I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You7:00
- A3La Luz4:44
- B1The Truth Song5:24
- B2I Found You7:25
- B3Mr. Scoots6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Secrets are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Secrets are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Secrets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5510.
How do I tell if my copy of Secrets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5510, MCF 3237, 251 494-1, P-13055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-4067 KD-8 SH SLM△7904 I- discKP and MCA-4068 KD-8 Kdisc JG SLM△7904-X I-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Secrets 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.
