Denmark
1965- Label and catalog number
- Debut Records DEB 147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Paul Bley TrioTouching
Vinyl pressings
Touching
by Paul Bley Trio · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesFree JazzJazz
Touching 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 Touching
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 608Fontana 688 608 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 888 608Fontana 888 608 ZY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Denmark | Debut Records DEB 147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 608 / Fontana 888 608 ZYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Fontana 688 608 / Fontana 688 608 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7078 / Fontana 888608-YLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7078 / Fontana 888608-YLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFJL 929 / Fontana 888 608 ZYLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9712 / Freedom PA-9712LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Freedom K18P-9394LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Audio Japan 61040LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Fontana SFJL 929 / Fontana 888 608 ZYLP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Start
- A2Touching
- A3Pablo
- B1Both
- B2Mazatlan
- B3Cartoon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Touching are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Touching are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2021.
When was Touching first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Denmark, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Debut Records DEB 147.
How do I tell if my copy of Touching is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEB 147, 688 608, 888 608) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Touching 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.