Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind EW-10001
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Joe SampleThe Three
Vinyl pressings
The Three
by Joe Sample · 1976
15 pressings4 countriesJazz
The Three was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Three
6 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind EW-10001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
〄 Ⓑ EW 10001A2 132 Ǝ: ∴ 11 *Side A, runout
EW 1000B2 124 ⠭ *Side B, runout
EW-10001 A 2Side A, label matrix
EW-10001 B 2Side B, label matrix
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind B0100MC2US
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind EW-10001
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind EW-10001
- Format
- LP, Album · Direct Cut
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- East Wind EW-10001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
〄 Ⓑ EW 10001A2 132 Ǝ: ∴ 11 *Side A, runout
EW 1000B2 124 ⠭ *Side B, runout
EW-10001 A 2Side A, label matrix
EW-10001 B 2Side B, label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind EW-10001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind EW-10001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind B0100MC2USFirst yearLP, Advance, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Advance, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind EW-10001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind EW-10001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | East Wind EW-10001First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | East Wind 45S-5001LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | East Wind 9126 030LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | East Wind EW-8058LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | East Wind EW-8058LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6007LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mexico | Jazz Unlimited Special Series JUN-9007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Yearnin'5:04
- A2On Green Dolphin Street5:17
- A3Satin Doll5:38
- B1Manha Do Carnaval5:59
- B2Round About Midnight4:34
- B3Funky Blues5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Three are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Three are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1984.
When was The Three first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Japan. One of them is East Wind EW-10001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Three is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EW-10001, B0100MC2US) 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 Three 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.
