UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EG EGLP 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGLP 104 A//2▽EAZM EGLP-104-S1 AZSide A
EGLP 104 B//2▽EAZM EGLP-104-S2 AZSide B
BrufordGradually Going Tornado
Vinyl pressings
Gradually Going Tornado
by Bruford · 1980
21 pressings11 countriesJazz-RockArt RockProg RockElectronic
Gradually Going Tornado was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Gradually Going Tornado
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6261
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A..CALIF.Side A & B, Stamped
PD-1-6261-AS-PW BG ❀[flower] (PR)PSide A, Etched
PD-1-6261-BS PW (PR)PSide B, Etched
PD-1-6261-AS 2311 001Side A label matrix no.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG EGLP 44
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGLP 44A HUB [etched] STERLING [stamped]Side A runout
EGLP 44B [etched] STERLING [stamped]Side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6261
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIFStamped both sides
PD-1-6261-AS PRCR1Side A etched
PD-1-6261-BS 1-1-11 PRC-RSide B etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6261
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6261-AS PRC-C-2-1 AZSide A runout
PD-1-6261-BS PRC-C3-1-1 AZSide B runout
PD-1-6261-ASide A label
PD-1-6261-BSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6261
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6261-AS PRCR1-1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIFRunout A
PD-1-6261-BS 1 PRC-R-1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIFRunout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2311 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6261First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2311 001 / EG 2311 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2302 097 / EG EGLP 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | EG 2311 001 / Polydor 2311 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Editions EG 2490 152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2490 152 / EG 2490 152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2302 097 / EG 2302 097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | EG 23 11 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | EG EGLP 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Editions EG EGLP 44First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Winterfold BBWF 005LPLP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 2009 | UK | Winterfold 005LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Editions EG EGLP 44LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Age Of Information4:41
- A2Gothic 175:07
- A3Joe Frazier4:41
- A4Q. E. D.7:46
- B1The Sliding Floor4:58
- B2Palewell Park3:57
- B3Plans For J.D.3:50
- B4Land's End10:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gradually Going Tornado are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Gradually Going Tornado are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 2009.
When was Gradually Going Tornado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is EG EGLP 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Gradually Going Tornado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EGLP 104, PD-1-6261, EGLP 44, MPF 1293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EGLP 104 A//2▽EAZM EGLP-104-S1 AZ and EGLP 104 B//2▽EAZM EGLP-104-S2 AZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gradually Going Tornado 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.
