Poland
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
S3XW 1849 ACSide A runout, stamped
S3XW 1850 ACSide B runout, stamped
S-3 XW-1849Side A label
S-3 XW-1850Side B label
Czesław NiemenVol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Vol. 1
by Czesław Niemen · 1972
10 pressings1 countryJazz-RockProg RockExperimentalJazz
Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0895LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 0895LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0895LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Requiem Dla Van Gogh'a = Requiem For Van Gogh
- B1Sariusz
- B2Inicjały = Initials
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vol. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Vol. 1 are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Poland. One of them is Polskie Nagrania Muza SXL 0895.
How do I tell if my copy of Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXL 0895) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S3XW 1849 AC and S3XW 1850 AC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vol. 1 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.
