US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-36059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-1-36059-F1 ─◁Side A runout etched
S-2-36059-F1 ─◁Side B runout etched
S-1-36059Side A label
S-2-36059Side B label
John CageThree Dances & Four Organs
Vinyl pressings
Three Dances & Four Organs
by John Cage · 1973
10 pressings2 countriesContemporaryPost-ModernElectronicClassical
Three Dances & Four Organs was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Three Dances & Four Organs
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records S-36059
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC 80227
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records EAC 80227
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAC 80227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Angel Records EAC 80227First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Angel Records S-36059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Angel Records S-36059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Angel Records S-36059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Three Dances For Two Amplified Prepared Pianos
- BFour Organs For Four Electric Organs & Maracas24:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Dances & Four Organs are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Three Dances & Four Organs are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Three Dances & Four Organs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Japan. One of them is Angel Records S-36059.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Dances & Four Organs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-36059, EAC 80227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-1-36059-F1 ─◁ and S-2-36059-F1 ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Dances & Four Organs 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.
