US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album · No Stereo On Label
- Runout / matrix
T F9452A-1Side 1, Etched
T F9452B-1Side 2, Etched
Vinyl pressings
Thundering Herd
by Woody Herman · 1974
16 pressings9 countriesBig BandJazz-FunkJazz
Thundering Herd was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Thundering Herd
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Stereo On Labels
- Runout / matrix
TI F9452 A - 1 (Artisan Sound logo)Side A runout - etched
TI F9452 B - 1 (Artisan Sound logo)Side B runout - etched
F-9452-ASide A label
F-9452-BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Press
- Runout / matrix
F 9452 A RE [wings symbol] HRunout side A
F9452 B [wings symbol] HRunout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing, Stereo On Labels
- Runout / matrix
P F9452 A - 1 (Wing Logo)Side A runout - etched
P F9452 B - 1 (Wing Logo)Side B runout - etched
F-9452-ASide A label
F-9452-BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TI F9452 A (Eyes With Eyebrows)Side A runout - etched
TI F9452 B (Eyes With Eyebrows)Side B runout - etched
F-9452-ASide A label
F-9452-BSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9452
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F9452 A RE [wings symbol] HRunout side A
TI F9452 B [wings symbol] HRunout side B
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Fantasy L 35560First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Fantasy BLPS 19181 / Bellaphon BLPS 19181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Fantasy AMI 9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Fantasy LFP-88187First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Fantasy L 35560 / Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Fantasy FAC 9452First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Fantasy FT 521 / Fantasy 0C 062 ◦ 95326First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Fantasy F-9452First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fantasy 0902084 / Fantasy 0902.084LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Fantasy FT 521LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Lazy Bird3:11
- A2Blues For Poland6:00
- A3What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life6:06
- A4America Drinks And Goes Home3:47
- B1Naima4:17
- B2Corazon3:33
- B3Come Saturday Morning6:30
- B4Bass Folk Song5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thundering Herd are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Thundering Herd are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Thundering Herd first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9452.
How do I tell if my copy of Thundering Herd is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9452, FT 521, L 35560, 9160-9452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T F9452A-1 and T F9452B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thundering Herd 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.
