US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142Flying Dutchman FD 10142
- Format
- LP, Album · PR - Presswell Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-FD-10142A-1 AT GP PREtched A
ST-FD-10142B-1 AT/GP PREtched B
ST-FD-10142A PRLabel A
ST-FD-10142B PRLabel B
Leon ThomasIn Berlin
Vinyl pressings
In Berlin
by Leon Thomas · 1971
12 pressings3 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzPost BopSoul-JazzJazz
In Berlin was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 In Berlin
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142
- Format
- LP · target label, MO
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Philips Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-FD-10142A-111-1 AT GP PR DSide A runout
ST-FD-10142B-111-1 AT/GP PR DSide B runout
ST-FD-10142A RISide A label
ST-FD-10142B RISide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PR Press
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · RI Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-FD-10142A-111-1 AT GP PR DSide A runout
ST-FD-10142B-111-1 AT/GP PR DSide B runout
ST-FD-10142A RISide A label
ST-FD-10142B RISide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Flying Dutchman FD-10142
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PR Press
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Flying Dutchman FD-10142 / Flying Dutchman FD 10142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Flying Dutchman FD-10142 / Flying Dutchman FD 10142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142 / Flying Dutchman FD 10142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Flying Dutchman LAX-3057LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Flying Dutchman FD-10142LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Straight No Chaser6:32
- A2Pharoah's Tune (The Journey)9:10
- A3Echoes6:00
- B1Umbo Weti9:20
- B2The Creator Has A Master Plan (Peace)8:43
- B3Oo-Wee! Hindewe1:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Berlin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of In Berlin are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2000.
When was In Berlin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Flying Dutchman FD-10142.
How do I tell if my copy of In Berlin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FD-10142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-FD-10142A-1 AT GP PR and ST-FD-10142B-1 AT/GP PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Berlin 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.
