US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8015
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Straight Ahead
by Abbey Lincoln · 1961
17 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
Straight Ahead was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Straight Ahead
3 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJS 9015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CJS 9015 A <space> TS 8582-R <space> C.L.R.A side etched
CJS 9015 B <space> TS 8582-B <space> C.L.R.B side etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8015Candid 8015
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM 8015 A TM8576Runout side A
CJM 8015 B TM8577Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8015First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJS 9015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8015 / Candid 8015First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPC 57007LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64655LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records KZ 31037LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6190, (CAN-6010), (CJS-9015)LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6190, (CAN-6010), (CJS-9015)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5043LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5043LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Candid 9015 / Candid CS 9015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Candid GJS 9015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Candid CS 9015LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Candid 9015 / Candid CJS 9015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Down at Dawn DAD151 / Doxy DAD151LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Candid 30151 / Candid CLP 30151LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Candid SMJ-7047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Straight Ahead5:18
- A2When Malindy Sings4:00
- A3In The Red8:23
- B1Blue Monk6:32
- B2Left Alone6:42
- B3African Lady3:42
- B4Retribution3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 2022.
When was Straight Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Candid CJM 8015.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJM 8015, CJS 9015) 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 Straight Ahead 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.
