US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BDL1 0550A 1 I ΛISide A runout
BDL1 0550B 1 I ΛISide B runout
BDL1-0550-Aside A label
BDL1-0550-Bside B label
Gato BarbieriYesterdays
Vinyl pressings
Yesterdays
by Gato Barbieri · 1974
12 pressings6 countriesContemporary JazzLatin JazzModalJazz
Yesterdays was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Yesterdays
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman BDL1-0550
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDL1-0550A. DT.A runout etched
BDL1-0550B. DT.B runout etched
BDL1-0550-AA label
BDL1-0550-BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Flying Dutchman BDL1-0550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0550First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0550 / Flying Dutchman BDL1 0550LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0550 / Flying Dutchman BDL1 0550LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-1824LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Bluebird 6995-1-RB / RCA 6995-1-RBLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | Brazil | Bluebird 150.8033 / RCA 715 8033LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor BDL1 0550 / Flying Dutchman BDL1 0550LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA Victor BDL1 0550 / Flying Dutchman BDL1 0550LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor BDL1 0550 / Flying Dutchman BDL1 0550LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman BXL1-0550LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman AYL1-3816LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yesterdays10:45
- A2A John Coltrane Blues8:17
- B1Marnie7:07
- B2Cariňoso10:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterdays are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Yesterdays are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1989.
When was Yesterdays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada. One of them is Flying Dutchman BDL 1-0550.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterdays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDL 1-0550, BDL1-0550) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDL1 0550A 1 I ΛI and BDL1 0550B 1 I ΛI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterdays 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.
