US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-200
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BL-200 A △3Runout hand-etched side A
BL-200 B RMRunout hand-etched side B
Earl HinesTour De Force
Vinyl pressings
Tour De Force
by Earl Hines · 1972
15 pressings6 countriesJazz
Tour De Force 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 Tour De Force
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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Black Lion Records BL-200First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Freedom BLP 30143LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Intercord 28 450-5 ULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30143LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30143LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Black Lion Records BKC 9029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records 2460-200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30143LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Black Lion Records BLP 30143LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Black Lion Records BL-200LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Black Lion Records BLP 60140LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Black Lion Records BL 60140 / ORG Music ORGM-2086LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Black Lion Records BLP 60140 / ORG Music ORGM-2086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Black Lion Records ORGM-2086 / ORG Music ORGM-2086LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1When Your Lover Has Gone6:49
- A2Indian Summer5:28
- A3Mack The Knife6:20
- B1I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You)4:44
- B2Say It Isn't So7:13
- B3Lonesome Road7:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tour De Force are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Tour De Force are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 2017.
When was Tour De Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Black Lion Records BL-200.
How do I tell if my copy of Tour De Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL-200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BL-200 A △3 and BL-200 B RM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tour De Force 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.
