Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2088Enja Records 2088 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST LP 2088-ASide A (Stamped)
ST LP 2088-BSide B (Stamped)
HRScratched, both sides
Tommy Flanagan TrioEclypso
Vinyl pressings
Eclypso
by Tommy Flanagan Trio · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesBopJazz
Eclypso was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Eclypso
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2088Enja Records 2088 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST LP 2088-ASide A (Stamped)
ST LP 2088-BSide B (Stamped)
HRScratched, both sides
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2088Enja Records 2088 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST LP 2088-ASide A (Stamped)
ST LP 2088-BSide B (Stamped)
HRScratched, both sides
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records 2088
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST LP 2088-A HRSide A (Stamped)
ST LP 2088-B HRSide B (Stamped)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 3009Inner City Records 3009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IC-3009-A ST M-A-D 5-77 A1 20:32Side A runout
IC-3009-B ST M-A-D 5-77 T 22-Side B runout
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Enja Records RJ-7402
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Enja Records 2088 / Enja Records 2088 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Enja Records 2088 / Enja Records 2088 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Enja Records 2088 / Enja Records 2088 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Enja Records 2088First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Enja Records RJ-7402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Inner City Records IC 3009 / Inner City Records 3009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Enja Records BT-5313LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Enja Records 28MJ 3060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Enja Records 15MJ 9046LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Enja Records 2088LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Oleo4:05
- A2Denzil's Best5:27
- A3A Blue Time6:10
- A4Relaxin' At Camarillo4:32
- B1Cup Bearers3:43
- B2Eclypso12:21
- B3Confirmation6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eclypso are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Eclypso are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1991.
When was Eclypso first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, Japan. One of them is Enja Records 2088.
How do I tell if my copy of Eclypso is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2088, IC 3009, RJ-7402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST LP 2088-A and ST LP 2088-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eclypso 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.
