US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33579
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-33579-1DRunout A-side, stamped
BL-33579-1ARunout B-side, stamped
AL 33579A Side Label
BL 33579B Side Label
LaBellePhoenix
Vinyl pressings
Phoenix
by LaBelle · 1975
23 pressings14 countriesDiscoSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Phoenix 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 Phoenix
22 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
- Epic PE 33579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-33579-1C S 1 3 B oA-side runout, variant 1
BL-33579-1C S 1 # B oB-side runout, variant 1
AL-33579-1C S 1 S 4 B oA-side runout, variant 2
BL-33579-1C S 1 4 A oB-side runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33579
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute/Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL-33579-1B 1 TVariant 1: Runout A-side
o P BL-33579-1B 1 TVariant 1: Runout B-side
AL 33579-1E 1 T D7Variant 2: Runout A-side
o P BL-33579-1B 1 TVariant 2: Runout B-side
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 33579
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 33579A Side Label
BL 33579B Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic PEQ 33579
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QAL 33579A Side Label
QBL 33579B Side Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 69167
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Epic PE 33579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Epic PE 33579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Europe | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Europe | Epic EPC 80915 / Epic 80915First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Epic SQ 80915First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Italy | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony ECPO 65First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPO-65 / CBS/Sony ECPO-65First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17113First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Epic KSF 7028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 80915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Phoenix (The Amazing Flight Of A Lone Star)6:17
- A2Slow Burn3:32
- A3Black Holes In The Sky3:21
- A4Good Intentions3:57
- A5Far As We Felt Like Goin'2:58
- B1Messin' With My Mind4:36
- B2Chances Go Round2:50
- B3Cosmic Dancer5:49
- B4Take The Night Off3:38
- B5Action Time3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phoenix are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Phoenix are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Phoenix first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic PE 33579.
How do I tell if my copy of Phoenix is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 33579, PEQ 33579, S EPC 69167, ELPS 3731) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-33579-1D and BL-33579-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Phoenix 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.
