US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA736-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T \ BN-LA- 736-1-1 KENDUN-bRunout A
T 1 BN-LA- 736 - 2 -1 KENDUN-bRunout B
Noel PointerPhantazia
Vinyl pressings
Phantazia
by Noel Pointer · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Phantazia was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Phantazia
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA736-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNLA-736-1x KENDUN-b JG KA runout variant 1
BNLA-736-2x KENDUN-b JG KB runout variant 1
S2 SXT BN-LA-736-1 TH KENDUN-a JG A2A runout variant 2
T1 BN-LA-736-2-2 KENDUN-b JG C2B runout variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA736-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
33 BN-LA-736-1 KENDUN-DSide 1 (hand etched / stamped
33 BN-LA-736-2 KENDUN-ASide 2 (hand etched / stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA736-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNLA-736-1x - KENDUN-b JG KSide A runout
BNLA-736-2(2) KENDUN - aSide B runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note UAG 20012Blue Note BNLA 736
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAG 20012 A-1U >Runout side A stamped [variant 1]
UAG 20012 B-1U >Runout side B stamped [variant 1]
UAG 20012 A-1U 0 1Runout side A stamped [variant 2]
UAG 20012 B-1U 0 1Runout side B stamped [variant 2]
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-LA736-H
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Blue Note BN-LA736-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GP 3121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Blue Note GP 3121First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Blue Note UAG 20012 / Blue Note BNLA 736First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA736-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA736-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA736-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA736-HLP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-LA736-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty LN-10236LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Phantazia5:55
- A2Night Song6:48
- A3Living For The City6:36
- B1Rainstorm6:46
- B2Wayfaring Stranger6:55
- B3Mirabella5:07
- B4Fiddler On The Roof4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phantazia are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Phantazia are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Phantazia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Blue Note BN-LA736-H.
How do I tell if my copy of Phantazia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN-LA736-H, UAG 20012, GP 3121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T \ BN-LA- 736-1-1 KENDUN-b and T 1 BN-LA- 736 - 2 -1 KENDUN-b. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Phantazia 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.