US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA 6731 DMM Precision M1SF1SM1A runout
MCA 6732 DMM Precision M1SF1SM2B runout
MCA-6731A label
MCA-6732B label
YellowjacketsFour Corners
Vinyl pressings
Four Corners
by Yellowjackets · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesFusionJazz-RockContemporary JazzJazz
Four Corners 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 Four Corners
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-6731 1 DMM Precision M1SF1SM2 EDPRunout Side A (Variant 1)
MCA-6732 1 DMM Precision M1SF1SM1 EDPRunout Side B (Variant 1)
MCA-6732 1 DMM Precision M1SF1SM1 EDPRunout Side A (Variant 2)
MCA-6731 1 DMM Precision M1SF1SM2 EDPRunout Side B (Variant 2)
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA5994 A MCA6731 CR DMM MISFISM5Runout Side 1, Stamped
MCA-6731Side 1
MCA-6732Side 2
MCA5994 B MCA6732 CR DMM MISFISM5
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 254 762-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 254762-1-A2Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 254762-1-BRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 254762-1-A2 JK 12Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 254762-1-B JK 11Runout side B, variant 2
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WE381
- Format
- LP
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 25 4762-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | MCA Records 254 762-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | MCA Records WE381First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Italy | MCA Records 25 4762-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | MCA Records P-13519First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | MCA Records MCA 6732First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5994LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5994LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Out Of Town5:02
- A2Wildlife5:12
- A3Sightseeing4:56
- A4Open Road3:37
- B1Mile High4:12
- B2Past Ports5:29
- B3Postcards4:56
- B4Room With A View4:28
- B5Geneva2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Four Corners are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Four Corners are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Four Corners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Europe, France and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5994.
How do I tell if my copy of Four Corners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5994, 254 762-1, WE381, 25 4762-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 6731 DMM Precision M1SF1SM1 and MCA 6732 DMM Precision M1SF1SM2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Four Corners 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.
