Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records enja 2018 ST
- Format
- Album, LP
Peter WarrenBass Is
Vinyl pressings
Bass Is
by Peter Warren · 1972
10 pressings6 countriesFree JazzJazz
Bass Is 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 Bass Is
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2018 STFirst yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1973 | Brazil | Enja Records BLP 9058Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1973 | Japan | Enja Records SMJ-6007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Enja Records 2018LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Enja Records enja 2018 STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Enja Records 15MJ 9054LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Enja Records ENPL-5069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Enja Records ENJA 2018LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Enja Records enja 2018LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | PDU Pld. A 5068LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bass Is7:39
- A2Interlude2:52
- A3Subra Har8:46
- B1Welcome To New York13:38
- B2Instrumental No.24:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bass Is are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bass Is are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1992.
When was Bass Is first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Enja Records enja 2018 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of Bass Is is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use enja 2018 ST) 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 Bass Is 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.