France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BLP 30126
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BLP 30126-A1 (etched)
BLP 30126-B1 (etched)
Don ByasAnthropology
Vinyl pressings
Anthropology
by Don Byas · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesBopJazz
Anthropology 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 Anthropology
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30126 / Black Lion Records 2460-160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Black Lion Records BLP 30126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Black Lion Records (S) 4260 / Discophon (S) 4260LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Discophon J-4260 / Black Lion Records J-4260LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Black Lion Records BLP-30126 K18P 9339LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black Lion Records BL 278.085LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Freedom BLP 30126LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 438-0 U / Intercord 28 438-0 ULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30126LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Black Lion Records 2460 160LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | US | Black Lion Records BL-160LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Anthropology6:00
- A2Moonlight In Vermont7:15
- A3Billie's Bounce7:20
- B1Night In Tunisia10:30
- B2Don't Blame Me7:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anthropology are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Anthropology are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Anthropology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is Black Lion Records BLP 30126.
How do I tell if my copy of Anthropology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 30126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLP 30126-A1 (etched) and BLP 30126-B1 (etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anthropology 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.