Climbing!

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“"BW" in label matrix denotes Bestway pressing. Gatefold Cover ONE 2. Vocal: Dec. 28, 1969 This record was made to be played loud. All selections published by Upfall Music Co., ASCAP except "Theme For An Imaginary Western" published by Casserole, BMI.”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Note: "SIDE 1" and "SIDE 2" on labels compared to other similar releases A2. Vocal: Dec. 28, 1969 This record was made to be played loud. All selections published by Upfall Music Co., ASCAP except "Theme For An Imaginary Western" published by Casserole, BMI. Single sleeve made in Canada.”

Bell Records

calendar_today1970New Zealand

“Laminated front cover, two-piece flipback. First Mountain LP, issued in Leslie West sleeve.”

Stateside

calendar_today1970Singapore

Bell Records

calendar_today1970Japan

“1970 Japan first pressing release. Comes in a single sleeve with an obi and insert sheet. Recorded at the Record Plant, New York”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“"BW" in label matrix denotes Bestway pressing. This release with 2-11-70 etching shown in side A runout and both LH and RL etchings shown in side B runouts. Runouts are etched except STERLING & ℬℯ𝓈𝓉𝓌𝒶𝓎 are stamped. A2. Vocal: Dec. 28, 1969 This record was made to be played loud. All selections published by Upfall Music Co., ASCAP except "Theme For An Imaginary Western" published by Casserole, BMI.”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Pressing plant IDs for both [l447694] and [l403953] present in runouts. "BW" in label #s.”

Stateside

calendar_today1970South Africa

“South African press”

Bell Records / Windfall Records

calendar_today1970New Zealand

“Non laminated flip back sleeve”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“"BW" in label matrix denotes Bestway pressing. A2. Vocal: Dec. 28, 1969 This record was made to be played loud. All selections published by Upfall Music Co., ASCAP except "Theme For An Imaginary Western" published by Casserole, BMI. Runouts are etched except 'STERLING, Bestway' are stamped.”

Odeon / Windfall Records

calendar_today1970Brazil

“"sandwich" cover”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“RCA Club Record indicated by Catalog # R 113428 on label and back cover RCA Indianapolis Pressing, indicated by "I" in runouts”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Sticker on Front Cover ''FEATURES THE HIT SINGLE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN'' Catalog # shown as WINDFALL 4501 on front cover or labels. This is a Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing as denoted by the MR (in circle) in runouts. Label variation of original US pressing (see images).”

Ricordi International

calendar_today1970Italy

“On rear sleeve: Winfall Production. Ricordi International prodotto da Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. Bell Amy Mala Original Recording. On label: Bell Amy Mala Original Recordings Winfall Original Recording.”

Bell Records

calendar_today1970Australia

“Spine, back cover and labels all list the album title as MOUNTAIN CLIMBING. "THIS RECORD WAS MADE TO BE PLAYED LOUD"”

Bell Records

calendar_today1970France

“Flipback cover Different cover”

Stateside

calendar_today1970Spain

“Translated on back sleeve and labels: Climbing! = Subiendo Dir. y Prod. Felix Pappalardi for Windfall Music Enterprises Inc. A "Bell" Recording.”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“This Bestway pressing has an undated matrix and both LH and RL etchings in side B runout. [r12711907] is dated 2-11-70 and has both LH and RL etchings in side B runout. [r4235367] is dated 6-15-70 and has no RL etching in side B runout. Cover and labels of these three Bestway pressings are indistinguishable from each other. Runouts are both etched and stamped. STERLING and Bestway are stamped, everything else is etched.”

Ricordi International / Amy-Mala-Bell Records

calendar_today1970Italy

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970Israel

Bell Records

calendar_today1970Germany

“"This record was made to be played loud."”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Catalog # shown as WINDFALL 4501 on front cover, 4501 on labels. All characters in the runouts are etched except "STERLING" which is stamped. Label variation without Label info at the bottom rim. No pressing identifiers noticeable/seeable (but could be from wear).”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

“Issued in a standard jewel case with eight-page booklet.”

Sony Music / Columbia

calendar_today1970Europe

“Similar to [r=11757180] but with different matrix. Issued in standard jewel case with black tray and an 8-page booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

“Standard jewel case with a clear tray and 12-page booklet Catalog Numbers: CK 86577 on CD label face, spine; 86577 on back of booklet, inside insert. [Booklet] Tracks 1 to 9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970 Musical Director & Producer: for Windfall Music Enterprises, Inc. Recorded at the Record Plant, New York Mastered at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY © 1970, 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. [Back] Musical Director & Producer: for Windfall Music Enterprises, Inc. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY © 1970, 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Track 10 *Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in Mexico. [Disc] © 1970; 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.”

Columbia / Legacy

“Standard jewel case with a clear tray and 12-page booklet Catalog Numbers: CK 86577 on CD label face, spine; 86577 on back of booklet, inside insert. [Booklet] Tracks 1 to 9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970 Musical Director & Producer: for Windfall Music Enterprises, Inc. Recorded at the Record Plant, New York Mastered at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY © 1970, 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. [Back] Musical Director & Producer: for Windfall Music Enterprises, Inc. Mastered at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY © 1970, 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Track 10 *Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. This package contains previously released material. Disc (s) made in Germany . Packaged in USA. [Disc] © 1970; 2003 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Orig. Rec. Prior To 1972 & Released 2003, Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. This version is almost identical to the [r13815705] release, except for the manufacturing location (made in Germany and packaged in USA).”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

“Red CD with SID codes.”

Sony Music / Columbia

calendar_today1970Europe

“Reissue with mould SID code.”

Columbia / Legacy

“Made in Mexico.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

“Red CD”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

“Issued in a standard jewel case with eight-page booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970Russia

“Tracks 1-9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970. Packaged in a jewel case with clear tray and 8-page booklet.”

BGO Records

calendar_today1991United Kingdom

“Originally released in 1970 as [r1304302]. Published : 1 and 3 to 9 Upfall Music Co. (ASCAP) 2 Casserole (BMI) 1st cat no. on disc face 2nd cat no. on rear tray and spines.”

Sony

calendar_todayNov 1, 1992Japan

“Japanese First Press, Comes with Obi Strip”

Sony

calendar_todayNov 1, 1992Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the disc plus a small promo sticker on the back inlay.”

Sony Music / Columbia

calendar_today1993Europe

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1997Russia

“Issued in a standard jewel case with an 4-page fold-out booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1997Russia

“Very similar to [r9343052] but without barcode. Issued in a standard jewel case with an 4-page fold-out booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today2003Canada

“Tracks 1-9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today2003United States

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today2003Europe

“Tracks 1-9 originally issued as Vinyl, LP, Windfall Records – WINDFALL 4501 [r1304302], 1970. It is issued in a standard jewel case with a transparent tray and a 12-page, stapled booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today2003Canada

“Tracks 1-9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today2003United States

“Tracks 1-9 originally issued as Windfall LP 4501, 1970”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayMay 21, 2003Japan

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayMay 21, 2003Japan

“𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. Identical to commercial release, except: - "見本品" promo sticker on the JACKET; - "SAMPLE LOANED" Factory overprinted around disc hub. digital remaster track 10: bonus track for Japan - Manufactured in 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻”

2000 Fruit Gum

calendar_today2005Russia

“Issued in a standard jewel case with an 4-page fold-out booklet. Russian unofficial replica. Label and manufacture are 2000 Fruit Cum Corp. 2000 Fruit Cum Corp. 06 1895 Global City 42nd Street 21 A , Australia (p)1972 (c) 2005 Made under license from ARCHIE - ARC”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970Canada

Bell Records

calendar_today1970United Kingdom

“Early U.K. cassette issue released as TC-SBLL 133 by Bell Records in 1970. Release date text on inlay card: 7008 ℗ 1970 Bell Records”

Not On Label (Mountain)

calendar_today1970United States

“Songs are listed on label in random order, they are listed here in actual order.”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“GRT 8 Track release with Artwork Slipcase. Green shell.”

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Early US cassette release.”

Windfall Records / GRT Corporation

calendar_today1970United States

“Compatible stereo cassette - This stereo cartridge can also be played on a monaural player”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records / Bell Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Note different track order, even from other 8-track release. White plastic shell.”

Windfall Records / Bell Records

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records

calendar_today1970United States

“White Auto Mate shell manufactured by Orrtronics, Inc.”

Windfall Records / Bell Records

calendar_today1970United States

Windfall Records

calendar_todayMar 7, 1970United States

BGO Records

calendar_today1991United Kingdom

“Made in England”