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Ravi ShankarIn Concert 1972

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In Concert 1972

by Ravi Shankar · 1973

16 pressings9 countriesIndian ClassicalHindustaniFolkWorld

In Concert 1972 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 In Concert 1972

13 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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.

UK

April 13, 1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SAPDO 1002
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

SAP 103 A-1U A 1Side A runout

SAP 103 B-1U A 1Side B runout

SAP 104 A-1U A 1Side C runout

SAP 104 B-1U M 1Side D runout

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UK

1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SAPDO 1002
Format
LP, Album, Promo
Runout / matrix

SAP 103 A 1-UOn Side A Runout

SAP 103 B 1-UOn Side B Runout

SAP 104 A 1-UOn Side C Runout

SAP 104 B 1-UOn Side D Runout

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US

January 22, 1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SVBB 3396Apple Records SVBB-3396
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

STBB-1-3396 Z2 ─◁ ✳︎ STERLING LH 3Runout A

SVBB S̶T̶B̶B̶-2-3396 Z1 ─◁ STERLING LH 3Runout B

SVBB S̶T̶B̶B̶-3-3396 Z1 ─◁ STERLING LH 3Runout C

SVBB S̶T̶B̶B̶-4-3396 Z2 ─◁ STERLING LH 3Runout D

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US

April 13, 1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SVBB 3396Apple Records SVBB-3396
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

SVBB-1-3396 Z6 ─◁ ✳︎ STERLING LHRunout A, variant 1

SVBB-2-3396 Z6 ─◁ ✳︎ STERLING LHRunout B, variant 1

SVBB-3-3396 Z5 ─◁ ✳︎ STERLING LHRunout C, variant 1

SVBB-4-3396 Z6 ─◁ ✳︎ STERLING LHRunout D, variant 1

Full details of this pressing

US

April 13, 1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SVBB 3396Apple Records SVBB-3396
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

STBB-1-3396 Z 8² STERLING LH 2T 0Side A runout

STBB-2-3396 Z8 #1 STERLING LH 2T 0Side B runout

STBB-3-3396 Z 3 #2 STERLING LH 2T 0Side C runout

STBB-4-3396 #2 Z8 STERLING LH 2T 0Side D runout

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US

April 13, 1973
Label and catalog number
Apple Records SVBB-3396
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold, Auto-Coupled, Los Angeles pressing
Runout / matrix

STBB-1-3396 Z6 I ✲ STERLING LH 3On Side A runout, etched, except ✲ STERLING, stamped

STBB-2-3396 Z6 I ✲ STERLING LH 3On Side B runout, etched, except ✲ STERLING, stamped

STBB-3-3396 Z5 I ✲ STERLING LH 3On Side C runout, etched, except ✲ STERLING, stamped

STBB-4-3396 Z6 I ✲ STERLING LH 3On Side D runout, etched, except ✲ STERLING, stamped

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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.

1970s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973FranceApple Records 2C 154-94535/6First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973IndiaApple Records SAPDO. 1002 / Apple Records SAPDO-1002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973JapanApple Records EAP-93093BFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973New ZealandApple Records SAPDO 1002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973South AfricaApple Records SAPDO (W)1002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973UKApple Records SAPDO 1002First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1973USApple Records SVBB 3396 / Apple Records SVBB-3396First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973VenezuelaApple Records SAPCOR (B) 24First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USApple Records SVBB 3396 / Apple Records SVBB-3396First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973UKApple Records SAPDO 1002First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USApple Records SVBB 3396 / Apple Records SVBB-3396First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1973USApple Records SVBB 3396 / Apple Records SVBB-3396First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1973USApple Records SVBB-3396First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1990s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1996UKApple Records SAPDO 1002LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
1996UKApple Records 7243 8 53817 1 3LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2023USA, Canada & UKDark Horse Records DH0018LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · LimitedLP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited

Tracklist

  1. ARaga - Hem Bihag
  2. BRaga - Manj Khamaj (Part I)
  3. CRaga - Manj Khamaj (Part II)
  4. DRaga - Sindhi Bhairavi

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of In Concert 1972 are there?

16 vinyl pressings of In Concert 1972 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2023.

When was In Concert 1972 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, France, India and more. One of them is Apple Records SAPDO 1002, released April 13, 1973.

How do I tell if my copy of In Concert 1972 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAPDO 1002, SVBB 3396, SVBB-3396, 2C 154-94535/6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAP 103 A-1U A 1 and SAP 103 B-1U A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is In Concert 1972 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.

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