US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Impulse! ASD-9305
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T ASD-9305-A ① KENDUN-A VRunout side A
T ASD-9305-B ① KENDUN-A D6Runout side B
Keith JarrettBackhand
Vinyl pressings
Backhand
by Keith Jarrett · 1975
12 pressings6 countriesFree JazzJazz
Backhand was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Backhand
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Impulse! ASH-9305ABC Impulse! ASD-9305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ASD-9305-A ② KENDUN-B C2 TRunout side A variant 1
ASD-9305-B ① KENDUN-A A TRunout side B variant 1
ASD-9305-A ① KENDUN-A A TRunout side A variant 2
ASD-9305-B ① KENDUN-A A TRunout side B variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! IMPL 8012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMPL8012AI 7Runout side A, variant 1
IMPL8012BI 5Runout side B, variant 1
IMPL 8012 AI 6 ARunout side A, variant 2
IMPL 8012 BI 3 ARunout side B, variant 2
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Impulse! 9027-9305
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9027 9305 A G M SRunout Side A
9027 9305 B G M SRunout Side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Impulse! ASD-9305
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Impulse! 89 739 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 89739 A-1 75 Made in GermanySide A, stamped
S 89739 B-1 75 Made in GermanySide B, stamped
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Impulse! 9027-9305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | ABC Impulse! ASD-9305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Impulse! 89 739 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Impulse! IMPL 8012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Impulse! ASD-9305First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Impulse! ASH-9305 / ABC Impulse! ASD-9305First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | US | ABC Impulse!LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YQ-8501-AILP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-4604LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Impulse! ASD-9305 / Impulse! ASD-9305LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 0062.746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 67LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Inflight9:04
- A2Kuum11:34
- B1Vapallia7:46
- B2Backhand11:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Backhand are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Backhand are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Backhand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is ABC Impulse! ASD-9305.
How do I tell if my copy of Backhand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASD-9305, ASH-9305, IMPL 8012, 9027-9305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T ASD-9305-A ① KENDUN-A V and T ASD-9305-B ① KENDUN-A D6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Backhand 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.
