UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 36003
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Green Labels
Bob NewhartMasters
Vinyl pressings
Masters
by Bob Newhart · 1973
11 pressings3 countriesComedyNon-Music
Masters was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Masters
2 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
South Africa
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records KNC 36003
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records KNC 36003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records K 36003 / Warner Bros. Records K 36 003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36003 / Warner Bros. Records K 36 003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Grace L Ferguson Air Line9:30
- A2Returning A Gift4:30
- A3The Driving Instructor8:05
- B1The Cruise Of The USS Codfish5:00
- B2The Retirement Party8:08
- B3Introducing Tobacco To Civilisation6:02
- B4Ledge Psychology5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masters are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Masters are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Masters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, South Africa. One of them is Warner Bros. Records K 36003.
How do I tell if my copy of Masters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 36003, KNC 36003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masters 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.
