US
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9125
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A·9125·A· LW VAN GELDERSide A runout
A·9125·B· LW VAN GELDERSide B runout
A-9125-ASide A label
A-9125-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Flute
by Yusef Lateef · 1967
18 pressings4 countriesPost BopModalJazz
The Golden Flute 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 Golden Flute
8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9125Impulse! A-9125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-9125-A ̷B̷ " ' VAN GELDER LWA-side runout, etched ["VAN GELDER" is stamped]
AS 9125 B - LWB-side runout, stamped ["- LW" is etched]
AS-9125-AA-side label
AS-9125-BB-side label
US
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9125
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 9125 A LWSide A, etched
A 9125 BSide B, etched
VAN GELDERStamped
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 3615
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3615
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 9125 A - 1A Runout Etching
A 9125 B - 1B Runout Etching
A 9125AA Label Matrix
A 9125BB Label Matrix
Canada
January 1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9125Sparton A-9125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | Impulse! IM-9125-EFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 3615First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3615First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / ABC Records AS-9125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / Impulse! A-9125LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Impulse! A-9125 / Sparton A-9125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Impulse! A-9125 / Sparton A-9125First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-9125First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / Impulse! A-9125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-9125First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / Impulse! A-9125LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / Impulse! A-9125LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Impulse! IMPL 8036LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Impulse! AS-9125LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 63LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Impulse! AS-9125 / Impulse! A-9125LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Impulse! A-9125LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Impulse! A-9125 / ABC Impulse! AS-9125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Road Runner4:42
- A2Straighten Up And Fly Right3:25
- A3Oasis4:23
- A4(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You4:00
- A5Exactly Like You2:54
- B1The Golden Flute4:01
- B2Rosetta3:50
- B3Head Hunters4:32
- B4The Smart Set7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Flute are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Golden Flute are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was The Golden Flute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina. One of them is Impulse! A-9125, released January 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Flute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-9125, AS-9125, CSD 3615, CLP 3615) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A·9125·A· LW VAN GELDER and A·9125·B· LW VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Golden Flute 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.
