US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-15
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SK-15-A SON ⏂Run-out side A / etched
SK-15-B SON ⏂Run-out side B / etched
Vinyl pressings
Lena & Gabor
by Lena Horne · 1970
23 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Lena & Gabor was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Lena & Gabor
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-15
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK-15-Aʀ RE (MR) △14443 ⏂A Side Runout
SK-15-Bʀᴇ (MR) △14443-x ⏂B Side Runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-18-SK
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDSK-15-AR RE 18A (MR) Δ14443 @Side A
BDSK-15-BRE 18B (MR) Δ14443-X @Side B
US
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-15
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK-15-Aʀ RE (MR) △14443 DC[intertwined]A etched, (MR) stamped
SK-15-Bʀᴇ (MR) △14443-X DC[intertwined]B etched, (MR) stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Skye Records SK-15
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SK 15AA Side Label
SK 15BB Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS-18-SK
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDSK-15-AR RE 18A (MR) Δ14443 @Side A enscribed
BDSK-15-BRE 18B (MR) Δ14443-X @Side B enscribed
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Philips 6414 500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDS-18-SKLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Skye Records SK-15First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Ember Records NR 5067LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Gryphon 6.24451LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Rhapsody RHAP 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Gryphon G-908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Gryphon G-908LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rocky Raccoon3:27
- A2Something3:08
- A3Everybody's Talkin'2:52
- A4In My Life2:52
- A5Yesterday When I Was Young3:58
- B1Watch What Happens4:00
- B2My Mood Is You4:45
- B3Message To Michael3:14
- B4Nightwind3:35
- B5The Fool On The Hill3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lena & Gabor are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Lena & Gabor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Lena & Gabor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Skye Records SK-15.
How do I tell if my copy of Lena & Gabor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SK-15, BDS-18-SK, 6414 500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SK-15-A SON ⏂ and SK-15-B SON ⏂. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lena & Gabor 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.
