Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL40417Atlantic ATL 40 417
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ATL 40417/AA-side, etched
ATL 40417/BB-side, etched
Manufactured in GermanyBoth sides, stamped
ATL 40417/A Manufactured in GermanyA-side
PassportSecond Passport
Vinyl pressings
Second Passport
by Passport · 1972
14 pressings4 countriesKrautrockJazz-RockJazz-FunkFusion
Second Passport was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Second Passport
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2143
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) T1 MS-2143 31595-1>1
(Side 2) T1 MS-2143 31596-1>-2
US
November 1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records MS 2143
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Reprise Records MS 2143First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Argentina | Music Hall 14193LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Argentina | Music Hall 14193LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40417 / Atlantic ATL 40 417LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mandragora3:46
- A2Nexus5:23
- A3Fairy Tale7:32
- A4Get Yourself A Second Passport4:03
- B1Registration O9:24
- B2Horizon Beyond6:46
- B3The Cat From Katmandu4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Second Passport are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Second Passport are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Second Passport first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, US. One of them is Atlantic ATL40417.
How do I tell if my copy of Second Passport is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL40417, MS 2143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ATL 40417/A and ATL 40417/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Second Passport 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.
