Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLPS 19151
- Format
- LP, Album
Gabor SzaboSmall World
Vinyl pressings
Small World
by Gabor Szabo · 1972
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
Small World 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 Small World
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Sweden | Four Leaf Clover Records EFG-7230LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | Four Leaf Clover Records EFG-7230LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Global GSL-7003LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Global GSL 7003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Four Leaf Clover Records K18P 9403 / Four Leaf Clover Records EFG-7230LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1988 | Poland | Tonpress SX-T 110 / Four Leaf Clover Records FLC 6001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Yupiteru Records SJ25-9001 / Swedisc SJ25-9001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | TEAC TPL 1003LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | TEAC TPL 1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Sweden | Four Leaf Clover Records FLC 6001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1People
- A2My Kind Of People
- A3Lilac-Glen
- A4Mizrab
- B1Impressions Of My Country
- B2Foothill Patrol
- B3Another Dream
- B4Concerto De Aranjuez
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Small World are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Small World are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
When was Small World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Bellaphon BLPS 19151.
How do I tell if my copy of Small World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPS 19151) 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 Small World 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.
