US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6208-A-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HWRunout A, Etched, Stamped
PD-1-BS-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HWRunout B, Etched, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations
by Chick Corea · 1979
19 pressings11 countriesJazz
Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6208-AS-CP-6-EPD X MASTERDISK RLRunout A, Etched, Stamped
PD-1-6208-BS-CP 5-EPD XXX MASTERDISK RLRunout B, Etched, Stamped
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6208-AS-MW-EPD-M4 MASTERDISK RL MR 24379 (5)Runout A, Etched, Stamped
PD-1-6208-BS-MW-EPD M2 MASTERDISK RL MR 24379-X (3)Runout B, Etched, Stamped
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6208-AS-CT-2-EDP MASTERDISK HWRunout side A, etched, stamped
PD-1-6208-BS-CT 5-EDPMASTERDISK HWRunout side B, etched, stamped
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208Polydor 2391 402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6208-AS-CT-3 MASTERDISK 1ASide A runout, variant 1
PD-1-6208-AS-CT 5-EPD MASTERDISK RL A10Side B runout, variant 1
PD-1-6208-AS-CT-2-EPD MASTERDISK RL A1Side A runout, variant 2
PD-1-6208-BS-CT 5-EPD MASTERDISK RL A1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6208
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6208-AS-CP-6-EPDX MASTERDISK RLRunout A, Etched, Stamped
PD-1-6208-BS-CP5-EPDXX MASTERDISK RLRunout B, Etched, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 30 611LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Israel | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1255First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1255First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2391 402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2490-150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD-1-6208First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 402LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Delphi I3:16
- A2Delphi II0:42
- A3Delphi III1:09
- A4Delphi IV2:43
- A5Delphi V0:54
- A6Delphi VI1:41
- A7Delphi VII2:05
- A8Delphi VIII1:20
- A9Children's Song #204:53
- A10Stride Time I1:59
- B1Stride Time II (Soft Stride)5:35
- B2Stride Time III (Soft Stride)2:52
- B3Stride Time IV (Stride Bop)3:55
- B4Stride Time V (Mr. T)1:05
- B5Stride Time VI (Stride Out)1:18
- B6Stride Time VII (Rhapsody For Mr. T)8:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6208.
How do I tell if my copy of Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6208, 2490-150, 2391 402, MPF 1255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-1-6208-A-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HW and PD-1-BS-PW (PR) MASTERDISK HW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Delphi 1 Solo Piano Improvisations 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.
