Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige Bellaphon BLST 6518
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Rechannelled, Gatefold
Eric DolphyEric Dolphy
Vinyl pressings
Eric Dolphy
by Eric Dolphy · 1972
21 pressings9 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
Eric Dolphy 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 Eric Dolphy
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 21 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 | Germany | Prestige Bellaphon BLST 6518First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Prestige FAD 24008 / Prestige PR 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Prestige PR 24008LP, Remastered, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Remastered, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRT-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRST-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige P-24008 / Prestige PR 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRT-24008LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRST-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRST-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | Prestige PRL-233/4 / Prestige L 45115/6LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Prestige M.P. 40.074-SCompilation, Stereo, LP | Compilation, Stereo, LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige HB 6062Compilation, Stereo, Remastered, LP | Compilation, Stereo, Remastered, LP |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 68.320LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Prestige PR 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| ? | Netherlands | Prestige PR 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRT-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige PRT-24008LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige 24008 / Prestige PRT-24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige SPR 233/4LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 24008 / Prestige 24008LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1G.W.12:07
- A2Green Dolphin Street5:42
- A3Les5:11
- B12458:08
- B2Glad To Be Unhappy5:41
- B3Miss Toni5:40
- C1Out There6:52
- C2Serene7:16
- C3The Baron6:57
- D1Eclipse2:32
- D217 West4:50
- D3Sketch Of Melba4:40
- D4Feathers5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eric Dolphy are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Eric Dolphy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Eric Dolphy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Prestige Bellaphon BLST 6518.
How do I tell if my copy of Eric Dolphy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLST 6518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eric Dolphy 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.
