US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1009ESP-Disk' ESP-1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1009A Bell Sound sfEtched in runout, Side A
ESP 1009B Bell Sound sfEtched in runout, Side B
Bob James TrioExplosions
Vinyl pressings
Explosions
by Bob James Trio · 1965
13 pressings3 countriesAvant-garde JazzElectroacousticMusique ConcrèteExperimental
Explosions was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Explosions
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1009ESP-Disk' ESP-1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ESP-1009A
ESP-1009B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1009ESP-Disk' ESP-1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESPS 1009ARunout stamp side A
ESPS 1009BRunout stamp side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SMJ-7504 / ESP-Disk' SESP-7016LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | ESP-Disk' 1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' 1009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-1009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10726LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10726LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 1029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1009 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1009LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Peasant Boy8:38
- A2Untitled Mixes5:18
- A3Explosions8:54
- B1An On5:50
- B2Wolfman6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Explosions are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Explosions are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2001.
When was Explosions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' 1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Explosions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESP 1009A Bell Sound sf and ESP 1009B Bell Sound sf. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Explosions 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.