US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FDS-117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDER
FDS 117 ALabel Side A
FDS 117 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Third World
by Gato Barbieri · 1970
20 pressings7 countriesFree JazzContemporary JazzLatin JazzJazz
The Third World was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Third World
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FDS-117
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERStamped In Dead-wax, Both Sides
FDS 117 ALabel Side A
FDS 117 BLabel Side B
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FDS-117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDER
FDS 117 ALabel Side A
FDS 117 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Flying Dutchman FDS-117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Flying Dutchman FDS-117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Flying Dutchman FDS-117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6369 403LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Argentina | Philips 6369 403LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Philips 6369 403 A / Flying Dutchman 6369 403 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Flying Dutchman SR-3165LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | RCA FD 10117 / Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Dutchman PG-67LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Flying Dutchman FD 10117 / RCA RC 240LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA FD 10117 / Flying Dutchman FD 10117LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman AYL1-3815LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman BXL1-2826LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction-Cancion Del Llamero And Tango11:04
- A2Zelao8:02
- B1Antonios Das Mortes9:25
- B2Bachanianas Brasileiras11:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Third World are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Third World are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1979.
When was The Third World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Japan. One of them is Flying Dutchman FDS-117.
How do I tell if my copy of The Third World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FDS-117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VAN GELDER and FDS 117 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Third 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.
