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Esther & Abi Ofarim2 In 3

Vinyl pressings

2 In 3

by Esther & Abi Ofarim · 1967

15 pressings8 countriesFolkPopFolkWorld

2 In 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 2 In 3

8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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.

Germany

1967
Label and catalog number
Philips 838 807 JY
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

✳ AA838807 1Y//4Runout Side 1

✳ AA838807 2Y//2Runout Side 2

BSRunout

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UK

1967
Label and catalog number
Philips SBL 7825Philips SBL.7825
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

838807 1Y//1▽420 1 1Runout A, variant 1

838807 2Y//1▽420 1 1Runout B, variant 1

838807 1Y//1▽420 1 1 19Runout A, variant 2

838807 2Y//1▽420 1 1 1 4Runout B, variant 2

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UK

1967
Label and catalog number
Philips BL 7825Philips BL.7825
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

620 209 1LSide A Label

620 209 2LSide B Label

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UK

1967
Label and catalog number
Philips BL 7825Philips BL.7825
Format
LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
Runout / matrix

620209 1L//1▽420 11 1Side A runout

620209 2L//1▽420 1 1 1Side B runout

620 209 1LSide A label

620 209 2LSide B label

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Netherlands

1967
Label and catalog number
Philips 843 992 PY
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

AA 843992 1Y 1 670 Ⓟ 1967 112Runout side A , variant 1

AA 843992 2Y 1 670 Ⓟ 1967 113Runout side B, variant 1

AA 843 992 1Y 1 670 Ⓟ 1967 117Runout side A, variant 2

AA 843 992 2Y 1 670 Ⓟ 1967 116Runout side B, variant 2

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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 15 vinyl pressings

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

1960s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1967AustriaPhilips 838 807 JYFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1967GermanyPhilips 838 807 JYFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1967NetherlandsPhilips 843 992 PYFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1967NetherlandsPhilips 838 807 JY / Philips SBL 7825First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1967New ZealandPhilips JY 838807First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1967UKPhilips SBL 7825 / Philips SBL.7825First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1967UKPhilips BL 7825 / Philips BL.7825First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1967UKPhilips BL 7825 / Philips BL.7825First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono
1967GermanyPhilips 838 807LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1968SpainPhilips 620 210 JLLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustriaPhilips 55019LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
?AustriaPhilips 55019LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
?IsraelPhonodor 13004LP, AlbumLP, Album
?SwitzerlandPhilips 55019LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition
?SwitzerlandPhilips 55019LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition

Tracklist

  1. A1Hora2:51
  2. A2Morning Of My Life3:30
  3. A3Le Deserteur3:15
  4. A4Te Ador1:55
  5. A5Jovanke3:07
  6. A6Raziella3:43
  7. A7Lonesome Road1:58
  8. B1El Vito2:17
  9. B2Seeräuber-Jenny4:48
  10. B3Wanderlove2:31
  11. B4Le Vent Et La Jeunesse2:47
  12. B5Shir Hanoded3:36
  13. B6Cinderella Rockefella2:29

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of 2 In 3 are there?

15 vinyl pressings of 2 In 3 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.

When was 2 In 3 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, Austria, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 838 807 JY.

How do I tell if my copy of 2 In 3 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 807 JY, SBL 7825, BL 7825, 843 992 PY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✳ AA838807 1Y//4 and ✳ AA838807 2Y//2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is 2 In 3 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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