US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1008 ARunout stamp side A
ESP 1008 BRunout stamp side B
Paul Bley QuintetBarrage
Vinyl pressings
Barrage
by Paul Bley Quintet · 1965
15 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
Barrage was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Barrage
2 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1008 A Stereo P [aka "ear"]
ESP 1008 B Stereo P [aka "ear"]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1969 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Get Back Get 1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' 1008 / Base Record ESP 1008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESPS 1008 / Base Record ESP-DISK' 1008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' 1008 / Base Record ESP 1008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1008LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Batterie
- A2Ictus
- A3And Now The Queen
- B1Around Again
- B2Walking Woman
- B3Barrage
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barrage are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Barrage are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1998.
When was Barrage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' 1008.
How do I tell if my copy of Barrage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESP 1008 A and ESP 1008 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barrage 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.