France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840.532 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
François RabbathThe Sound Of A Bass
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of A Bass
by François Rabbath · 1963
10 pressings3 countriesAvant-garde JazzFree ImprovisationJazz
The Sound Of A Bass was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Sound Of A Bass
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.973 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77973 1L DN2 380 Λ3Runout groove side A, stamped
PHI AA 77973 2L DN1 380 Λ3Runout groove side B, stamped
AA 77.973 1LCentre label side A
AA 77.973 2LCentre label side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.973 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840.532 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Philips B 77.973 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Philips 840.532 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Philips 840.532 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | France | Philips B 77.973 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM-200-128LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM-200-128LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS-600-128LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Philips 844.937 BY / Philips 844 937 BYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Philips P 77.973 LLP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips B 77.973 LLP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Désert3:00
- A2Creasy Course2:20
- A3Walpurgis3:19
- A4Ode D'Espagne2:29
- A5Impalas1:15
- A6Prélude À L'archet1:55
- B1Kobolds2:05
- B2Bitume2:32
- B3Hésitations2:34
- B4Exil2:45
- B5Western À La Breughel2:52
- B6Basses En Fugue2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of A Bass are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of A Bass are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1968.
When was The Sound Of A Bass first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France, Canada. One of them is Philips 840.532 BY.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of A Bass is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 840.532 BY, B 77.973 L) 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 The Sound Of A Bass 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.