US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Plastylite "ear" ESP 1003 B (stamped)side A
Plastylite "ear" ESP 1003 A (stamped)side B
Vinyl pressings
Pharaoh
by Pharoah Sanders · 1965
21 pressings4 countriesFree JazzJazz
Pharaoh 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 Pharaoh
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Plastylite Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ESPM-1003 A .!. P Bell Sound sfSide A runout
ESPM-1003 B .!. Bell Sound sf PSide B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1003 ASide A, machine etched
ESP 1003 BSide B, machine etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESPS1003-ARunout etching side A
ESPS1003-BRunout etching side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1003 ASide A, stamped
ESP 1003 BSide B, stamped
PBoth sides, etched [Plastylite "ear"]
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side 1) ESPM-1003 A
(Side 2) ESPM-1003 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Victor World Group SMJ-7494 / ESP-Disk' ESP-1003ALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFJL 931 / ESP-Disk' SFJL 931LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-1003LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5007 / ESP-Disk' BT 5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5007LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Get Back GET 1033LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pharaoh are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Pharaoh are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2017.
When was Pharaoh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of Pharaoh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Plastylite "ear" ESP 1003 B (stamped) and Plastylite "ear" ESP 1003 A (stamped). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pharaoh 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.
