UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2460 142Black Lion Records 2460 142
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2460142 A//1Δ420 1 1 1 04Side A runout stamped
24601 42 B//Δ420 11 2 04Side B runout stamped
"Philly" Joe JonesTrailways Express
Vinyl pressings
Trailways Express
by "Philly" Joe Jones · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesBopHard BopPost BopJazz
Trailways Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Trailways Express
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records BL-278.081
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Lion Records 28 408-3 UIntercord 28 408-3 U
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-0718 A1/C3A Made in GermanyRunout Inscription Side A
A-0718 B1/C3A Made in GermanyRunout Inscription Side B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Black Lion Records BL-278.081First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 408-3 U / Intercord 28 408-3 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2460 142 / Black Lion Records 2460 142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Lion Records PA-7050LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Black Lion Records BL-142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Black Lion Records (S) 4270 / Discophon (S) 4270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | Discophon J-4270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records INT 127.006 / Intercord INT 127.006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Black Lion Records 28 408-3 U / Intercord 28 408-3 ULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30116LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Black Lion Records BLP 30116LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Black Lion Records 65 102LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mo Jo4:29
- A2Gone, Gone, Gone8:23
- A3Baubles, Bangles And Beads6:27
- B1Trailways Express4:02
- B2Here's That Rainy Day9:07
- B3Ladybird5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trailways Express are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Trailways Express are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was Trailways Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, France, Germany. One of them is Polydor 2460 142.
How do I tell if my copy of Trailways Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2460 142, BL-278.081, 28 408-3 U) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2460142 A//1Δ420 1 1 1 04 and 24601 42 B//Δ420 11 2 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trailways Express 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.
