US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31643
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P AL-31643-1ARunout, side A
P BL-31643-1ARunout, side B
AL 31643Center label, side A
BL 31643Center label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Icarus
by Paul Winter · 1972
16 pressings6 countriesContemporary JazzJazz
Icarus 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 Icarus
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 31643
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31643 - 1A
P BL 31643 - 1A
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3651
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Epic KE 31643
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P AL-31643-1ARunout, side A
P BL-31643-1ARunout, side B
AL 31643Center label, side A
BL 31643Center label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3651First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Epic KE 31643First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31643First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Epic KE 31643First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31643LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31643LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic KE 31643LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1978 | US | Epic PE 31643LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Epic KE 31643LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Living Music LM-0004LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Living Music LMR 4LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Living Music LM-0004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Living Music C28Y5045 / Windham Hill Records C28Y5045LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Living Music C28Y5045 / Windham Hill Records C28Y5045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Jigu Records LMPL-3503 / Living Music Records, Inc. LD-0004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic PE 31643LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Icarus3:02
- A2Ode To A Fillmore Dressing Room5:32
- A3The Silence Of A Candle3:22
- A4Sunwheel4:52
- A5Juniper Bear3:10
- B1Whole Earth Chant7:42
- B2All The Mornings Bring3:48
- B3Chehalis And Other Voices5:26
- B4Minuit3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Icarus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Icarus are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1991.
When was Icarus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic KE 31643.
How do I tell if my copy of Icarus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KE 31643, ELPS 3651) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL-31643-1A and P BL-31643-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Icarus 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.