Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- JVC SMJ-6241JVC SMJ-6241E
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SVIR-6016-ASide A label
SVIR-6016-BSide B label
Ron CarterThird Plane = サード・プレイン
Vinyl pressings
Third Plane = サード・プレイン
by Ron Carter · 1978
13 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
Third Plane = サード・プレイン was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Third Plane = サード・プレイン
2 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Victor SMJ-6241Victor SVIR-6016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SVIR 6016AⓈ 111++ H A K ⒹQ 〄ⒷSide A runout
SVIR 6016BⓈ 111+Side B runout
SVIR-6016-ASide A label
SVIR-6016-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | JVC SMJ-6241 / JVC SMJ-6241EFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6241 / Victor SVIR-6016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Milestone 68.134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Germany | Milestone 0061.170LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Milestone M-9105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | Milestone NM 3002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия С60 22585 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия C60 22585 002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия C60 22585 002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | USSR | Мелодия C60 22585 002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | JVC VIJ-6461LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC 754 / Milestone M-9105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Milestone M-9105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Third Plane = サード・プレイン5:50
- A2Quiet Times = クワイアット・タイムズ7:48
- A3Lawra = ローラ6:04
- B1Stella By Starlight = 星影のステラ8:22
- B2United Blues = ユナイテッド・ブルース2:58
- B3Dolphin Dance = ドルフィン・ダンス8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Third Plane = サード・プレイン are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Third Plane = サード・プレイン are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1992.
When was Third Plane = サード・プレイン first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan. One of them is JVC SMJ-6241.
How do I tell if my copy of Third Plane = サード・プレイン is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMJ-6241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SVIR-6016-A and SVIR-6016-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Third Plane = サード・プレイン 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.
