US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABC-S660ASide A runout
ABC-S-660B LWSide B runout
Ahmad JamalTranquility
Vinyl pressings
Tranquility
by Ahmad Jamal · 1968
14 pressings5 countriesJazz
Tranquility was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Tranquility
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-660
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABC-S-660A LWSide A runout
ABC-S-660B LWSide B runout
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-660ABC Records ABCS 660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS.660-AEtched runout side A
ABCS.660-BEtched runout side B
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SSLM.6049
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-660 / ABC Records ABCS 660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Stateside SSLM.6049First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | ABC Records ABCS-660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | ABC Records ABCS-660 / ABC Records ST-91526LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | ABC Records ABCS-660First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | ABC Records SR3019LP | LP |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-660LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9238 / ABC Records AS-9238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9238 / ABC Records AS-9238LP, Album, Promo, Remastered, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Remastered, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9238 / ABC Records AS-9238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Italy | Impulse! 3C 064-95723 / ABC Records 3C 064-95723LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YW-8516-ABLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-660 / Sparton ABCS-660LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9238 / Impulse! AS-9238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1I Say A Little Prayer2:25
- A2The Look Of Love2:48
- A3When I Look In Your Eyes4:18
- A4Illusions Opticas2:25
- A5Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You2:42
- A6Emily3:41
- B1Tranquility8:53
- B2Free Again4:45
- B3Manhattan Reflections6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tranquility are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tranquility are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was Tranquility first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is ABC Records ABCS-660.
How do I tell if my copy of Tranquility is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-660, SSLM.6049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABC-S660A and ABC-S-660B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tranquility 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.
