US
1967- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1060ESP-Disk' 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
Steve LacyThe Forest And The Zoo
Vinyl pressings
The Forest And The Zoo
by Steve Lacy · 1967
14 pressings4 countriesFree JazzJazz
The Forest And The Zoo was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Forest And The Zoo
3 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ORT-5 DBH ESPS 1060 A K-1076Runout etching side A
ORT-5 DBH ESPS 1060 B K-1077Runout etching side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1060
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ORT-5 DBH -3 ESPS 1060A K 1076Runout etching side A
ORT-5 DBH ESPS 1060 B K-1077Runout etching side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1060 / ESP-Disk' 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SMJ-7490LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SMJ-7490 / ESP-Disk' SESP-7009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFJL 932LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' ESPS-1060 / ESP-Disk' BT 5052LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT 5052 / ESP-Disk' BT-5052LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESPS 1060 / Base RecordLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Japan | Venus Records TKJV-19020 / ESP-Disk' ESPS-1060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back get 1060 / Get Back ESP 1060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 1060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESPS 1060 / Base Record ESPS 1060LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1060 / ESP-Disk' 1060LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- AForest
- BZoo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Forest And The Zoo are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Forest And The Zoo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 2002.
When was The Forest And The Zoo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' ESP 1060.
How do I tell if my copy of The Forest And The Zoo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 1060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Forest And The Zoo 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.
