US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9191
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VRS 9191 A RSide A
VRS 9191 BSide B
Sandy BullInventions
Vinyl pressings
Inventions
by Sandy Bull · 1965
14 pressings4 countriesFolk RockFolkRockFolk
Inventions 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 Inventions
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79191
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD 79191 A MIII RRunout A side, etched
VSD 79191 B MIIIRunout B side, etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9191
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS 9191
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79191
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79191First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS 9191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS 9191First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Vanguard VRS 9191First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Vanguard 6359003LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Sutro Park SP1001LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Vanguard VSD 79191 / Vanguard VSD-79191LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vanguard VRS 9191LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blend II24:21
- A2Gavotte No. 2 Take 11:58
- B1Gavotte No. 2 Take 21:50
- B2Manha De Carnival12:57
- B3Triple Ballade3:11
- B4Memphis, Tennessee9:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Inventions are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Inventions are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2009.
When was Inventions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VRS 9191.
How do I tell if my copy of Inventions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VRS 9191, VSD-79191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VRS 9191 A R and VRS 9191 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Inventions 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.
