US
1961- Label and catalog number
- International Award Series AK-170International Award Series AKS-170
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-170A-1 stereo 11-3 5-61 LWSide A Etched
KS-170B-1 STEREO 11-3 5-61 LWSide B Etched
Berlingeri And His Percussive Harpsichord With His OrchestraExotic International Percussion
Vinyl pressings
Exotic International Percussion
by Berlingeri And His Percussive Harpsichord With His Orchestra · 1961
10 pressings1 countryEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Exotic International Percussion was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Exotic International Percussion
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | International Award Series AK-170 / International Award Series AKS-170First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series KS-170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | International Award Series AKS-170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | International Award Series AK-170 / International Award Series AKS-170LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series KS-170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series KS-170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series K-170LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Grand Prix Series KS-170LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | International Award Series AK-170LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | International Award Series AK-170LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exotic International Percussion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Exotic International Percussion are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Exotic International Percussion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is International Award Series AK-170.
How do I tell if my copy of Exotic International Percussion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AK-170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-170A-1 stereo 11-3 5-61 LW and KS-170B-1 STEREO 11-3 5-61 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exotic International Percussion 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.