Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja 2052Enja Records ENJA 2052
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ENJA-2052 / A E-TSide A runout, etched
ENJA-2052 / B E-TSide B runout, etched
Yosuke Yamashita TrioClay
Vinyl pressings
Clay
by Yosuke Yamashita Trio · 1974
10 pressings2 countriesFree JazzFree ImprovisationJazz
Clay was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Clay
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2052 / Enja Records ENJA 2052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Enja Records SMJ-6109 / Victor SMJ-6109LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Enja Records SMJ-6109 / Victor SMJ-6109LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records SFX-10703LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records SFX-10703LP, Album, Promo, Repress · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Repress · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Enja Records 28MJ 3105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Enja Records 28MJ 3105LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Enja Records 15MJ 9055LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Enja Records 2052 / Ultra-Vybe OTS-241LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2052 ST / Enja Records enja 2052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMina's Second Theme21:15
- B1Mina's Second Theme (Cont.)7:35
- B2Clay (Dedicated To Muhammad Ali)15:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clay are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Clay are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was Clay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany. One of them is Enja Records enja 2052.
How do I tell if my copy of Clay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use enja 2052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ENJA-2052 / A E-T and ENJA-2052 / B E-T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Clay 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.