Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Metronome B 1628
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
K-1107-AA side runout, variant 1
K-1107-BB side runout, variant 1
K-1107-AA side runout, variant 2
K-1108-AB side runout, variant 2
Jørgen IngmannZorba
Vinyl pressings
Zorba
by Jørgen Ingmann · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Zorba was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Zorba
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-6370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Metronome B 1626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 1103Label side A
K 1104 (K 1078)Label side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Metronome B 1626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K 1103Label A
K 1104 (K 1078)Label B
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | Metronome B 1628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Metronome B 1626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Metronome B 1626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Metronome B 1626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Metronome B 1628 / Metronome B-1628First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | ATCO Records 45-6370First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Metronome B 16287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Denmark | Metronome B 16287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AZorba2:33
- BMarie2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zorba are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Zorba are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Zorba first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Denmark, US, Germany, Norway. One of them is Metronome B 1628.
How do I tell if my copy of Zorba is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 1628, 45-6370, B 1626) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-1107-A and K-1107-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zorba 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.