US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1452
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66851-AA (MR) LW △9365Side A Runout
ST-A-66852-BB-RE (MR) LW △9365-XSide B Runout
(ST-A-66851)Label, side A
(ST-A-66852)Label, side B
Hubert LawsFlute By-Laws
Vinyl pressings
Flute By-Laws
by Hubert Laws · 1966
14 pressings3 countriesJazzFunk / Soul
Flute By-Laws was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Flute By-Laws
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1452
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12383-A LW.. AT WSide A runout
A-12384- A LW. AT WSide B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1452
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66851 LWRunout etching side A
ST-A-66852 LWRunout etching side B
ST-A-66851Side A Label
ST-A-66852Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1452
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12383Side A label
12384Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1452
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1452
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1452First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic AT 1452 (D)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1452First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1452First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1452First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1452First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1452First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SD1452LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1452LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Bloodshot4:40
- A2Miedo5:10
- A3Mean Lene5:15
- A4No You'd Better Not3:32
- B1Let Her Go3:25
- B2Strange Girl8:20
- B3Baila Cinderella4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flute By-Laws are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Flute By-Laws are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1968.
When was Flute By-Laws first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 1452.
How do I tell if my copy of Flute By-Laws is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1452, 1452, AT 1452 (D)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-66851-AA (MR) LW △9365 and ST-A-66852-BB-RE (MR) LW △9365-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flute By-Laws 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.
