Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- BRÖ BRÖ 2
- Format
- LP, Album
Peter Brötzmann OctetMachine Gun
Vinyl pressings
Machine Gun
by Peter Brötzmann Octet · 1968
12 pressings2 countriesFree JazzJazz
Machine Gun was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Machine Gun
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- BRÖ BRÖ 2
- Format
- LP, Album · Hand Drawn Artwork
- Runout / matrix
ST-BRÖ 2-A [ ]Runout Side A
ST-BRÖ 2-B [ ]Runout Side B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- BRÖ BRÖ 2
- Format
- LP, Album · White Sleeve Issue
- Runout / matrix
ST-BRÖ 2-A [ ]Runout Side A
ST-BRÖ 2-B [ ]Runout Side B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- BRÖ BRÖ 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Custom Stickered Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | FMP FMP 0090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | FMP FMP 0090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Slowboy Records Boy 15 / Slowbrö 1 / Slowboy Records BRÖ 2LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | Austria | CIEN FUEGOS CF020LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Austria | CIEN FUEGOS CF020LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | FMP FMP 0090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | FMP FMP 0090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | FMP FMP 0090LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMachine Gun17:16
- B1Responsible8:17
- B2Music For Han Bennink11:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Machine Gun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Machine Gun are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 2018.
When was Machine Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany. One of them is BRÖ BRÖ 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Machine Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRÖ 2) 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 Machine Gun 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.