US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31600-3ARunout side A
P BL 31600-2ARunout side B
Paul HornInside II
Vinyl pressings
Inside II
by Paul Horn · 1972
19 pressings3 countriesFree JazzAvantgardeJazzClassical
Inside II 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 Inside II
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31600
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Labels, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL 31600-2A ARunout side A
P BL 31600-2A o BRunout side B
AL 31600Label side A
BL 31600Label side B
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31600
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
PAL-31600-1B-C2-GlSide One, Etched
PBL-31600-1B-C2-GLSide Two, Etched
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 65534 E
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31600First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Epic EPC 65534 EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31600First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Epic E 31600LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Epic E 31600LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Golden Flute Records GFR 2006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Epic WKE 31600 / Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic PE 31600 / Epic E 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic E 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic E 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Epic KE 31600LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- The Mahabhutas (Elements)
- B1Haida5:34
- B2Bach Chorales #10, #13, #164, #2704:15
- Centaur
- B4Mass: Kyrie2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inside II are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Inside II are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was Inside II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Spain. One of them is Epic KE 31600.
How do I tell if my copy of Inside II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KE 31600, EPC 65534 E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 31600-3A and P BL 31600-2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inside II 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.
