UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · 1st pressing
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 1704-IN / MZT1 GA side matrix / stampers
7TEA 1705-IN / MZT1 AB side matrix / stampers
Daphne OramElectronic Sound Patterns
Vinyl pressings
Electronic Sound Patterns
by Daphne Oram · 1962
13 pressings3 countriesEducationMusique ConcrèteElectronicNon-Music
Electronic Sound Patterns was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Electronic Sound Patterns
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 1704-INSide A runout
7TEA 1705-INSide B runout
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K MZT 1 7TEA 1704-IN HSide 1
ZT1 7TEA 1705-IN GDSide 2
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Push-Out Center
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 1704-IN / 7TEA 1705-IN
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Turquoise
- Runout / matrix
7TEA 1704-IN / ZT1 GA side matrix / stampers
7TEA 1705-IN / ZT1 GLB side matrix / stampers
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 7EG 8762
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Push-Out Center
- Runout / matrix
K MZT 1 7TEA 1704-IN HRunout Side A
ZT1 7TEA 1705-IN GDRunout 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | New Zealand | Children's Record Guild Of New Zealand ZCG 1167", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1962 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice 7EGM.8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 87627", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 8762First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | His Master's Voice 7TEA 1704-IN7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, EP, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | His Master's Voice 7EGO-87627", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Electronic Sound ES7727", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 7EG 87627", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Melodic Group Shapes 1
- A2Melodic Group Shapes 2
- A3Three Single Sounds Taken In Canon
- A4Rhythmic Variation 1
- A5Rhythmic Variation 2
- BAscending And Descending Sequences Of Varying Nature
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electronic Sound Patterns are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Electronic Sound Patterns are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 2020.
When was Electronic Sound Patterns first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is His Master's Voice 7EG 8762.
How do I tell if my copy of Electronic Sound Patterns is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7EG 8762, 7EGM.8762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TEA 1704-IN / MZT1 G and 7TEA 1705-IN / MZT1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electronic Sound Patterns 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.