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Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption

by Ekseption · 1973

37 pressings14 countriesProg RockRock

Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption 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 Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption

7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.

Netherlands

1973
Label and catalog number
Philips 6410 044
Format
LP, Compilation · Embossed Sleeve
Runout / matrix

AA 6401 052 1Y 1 670 1 3 2 04Runout A, stamped, var. 1

AA 6401 052 2Y 1 670 11 15 04̶̷̶3Runout B, stamped, var. 1

AA 6401 052 1Y 1 670 1 3 7 04Runout A, stamped, var. 2

AA 6401 052 2Y 1 670 11 04̶̷̶3Runout B, stamped, var. 2

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Netherlands

1973
Label and catalog number
Philips 6410 044
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Embossed Sleeve
Runout / matrix

AA 6401 052 1Y 1 670 1 3 3 04Runout side A

AA 6401 052 1Y 1 670 1 1 1 U 0✱3Runout side B

6410 044.1 YLabel side A

6410 044.2 YLabel side B

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Germany

1973
Label and catalog number
Philips 6410 044
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

10 AA 6410044 1Y // 320 3 ASRunout side A, variant 1

10 AA 6410044 2Y 320 ACRunout side B, variant 1

10 AA 6410044 1Y // 320 MRunout side A, variant 2

10 AA 6410044 2Y // 2 320 C1 CRunout side B, variant 2

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Scandinavia

1973
Label and catalog number
Philips 6410 044
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

6410 044 A 6 P73 F 710Side A stamped

6410 044 B 6 P73 F 710Side B stamped

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Scandinavia

1973
Label and catalog number
Philips 6410 044
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

6410 044 A 6 P73 F 710Side A runout, stamped

6410044 B 6 P73 F 710Side B runout, stamped

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 37 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s18 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973GermanyPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1973NetherlandsPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1973NetherlandsPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1973New ZealandPhilips 6423 053First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1973ScandinaviaPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1973ScandinaviaPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1973ScandinaviaPhilips 6410 044First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974FrancePhilips 6423 053LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974YugoslaviaPGP RTB LP 5811 / Philips 6410 044LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1975CanadaMercury SRM-1-1157 / Mercury 9286 906LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1975ItalyPhilips 6410 044LLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975NetherlandsPhilips 6423 085LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975New ZealandPhilips 9299636LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975PortugalPhilips 6423 085LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975MexicoPhilips LPR 15103 / Philips 6423 053LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
All 18 pressings from the 1970s
1980s4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981NetherlandsPhilips 6410 079LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1984NetherlandsPhilips 824 735-1LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1985MexicoFontana LPM 10139LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1988EuropePhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
Year unknown15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AngolaPhilips 6423012LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?CanadaPhilips 6410 044 / Philips 6410-044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?CanadaPhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono
?EuropePhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?FrancePhilips 6423 053LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyPhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyPhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyPhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?GermanyPhilips 6410 044LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?GermanyPhilips 6410 044LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?ItalyPhilips 6410 044 LLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?NetherlandsPhilips 6410 147 / Philips 6423 490LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?NetherlandsPhilips 6423 490LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?SwitzerlandEx Libris PH 6858 049 / Ex Libris 6423 053.2LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?YugoslaviaPGP RTB LP 5811 / Philips LP 5811LP, Compilation, Reissue, RepressLP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress

Tracklist

  1. A1The 5th3:22
  2. A2Adagio3:45
  3. A3A La Turka (Alla Turca From Sonata No. 11 In A Major)2:26
  4. A4Air2:50
  5. A5Italian Concerto4:59
  6. B1Peace Planet (Badinerie From Suite No. 2 In B Minor)3:01
  7. B2Rondo (Concerto No. 3 In C Minor)5:25
  8. B3Concerto3:52
  9. B4Rhapsody In Blue4:00
  10. B5Sabre Dance3:48

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption are there?

37 vinyl pressings of Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.

When was Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, Scandinavia. One of them is Philips 6410 044.

How do I tell if my copy of Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6410 044, 6423 053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6401 052 1Y 1 670 1 3 2 04 and AA 6401 052 2Y 1 670 11 15 04̶̷̶3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Ekseptional Classics - The Best Of Ekseption 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.

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