US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Spirits Rejoice
by Albert Ayler Quintet · 1965
21 pressings4 countriesFree JazzJazz
Spirits Rejoice was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Spirits Rejoice
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP-DISK' 1020ESP-Disk' ESP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ESPM 1020A 152 DBH ORIGRunout etching side A
ESPM 1020B 152 DBH ORIGRunout etching side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESP 1020 A STEREOSide A Etched Runout
ESP 1020 B STEREOSide B Etched Runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' ESP 1020
- Format
- LP, Advance, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A DBH orig ESPM 1020ASide B DBH orig ESPM 1020b
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-DISK' 1020 / ESP-Disk' ESP 1020First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020First yearLP, Advance, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Advance, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020 / ESP-Disk' ESP-DISK' 1020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | ESP-Disk' E.S.P. 1020 / E.S.P Explosive 538.111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ESP-Disk' 1020 / ESP-Disk' ESP 1020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5003LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT 5003 / ESP-Disk' BT-5003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10713LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | ESP-Disk' SFX-10713LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | ESP-Disk' 15PJ-2022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Get Back GET 1006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 1020 / Base Record ESPS 1020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Base Record ESP 1020 / Base Record ESPS 1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | ESP-Disk' SMJ-7492 / ESP-Disk' SESP-7010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP-DISK' 1020 / ESP-Disk' ESP-DISK₁ 1020LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' ESP 1020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Spirits Rejoice11:31
- A2Holy Family2:10
- B1D.C.7:55
- B2Angels5:24
- B3Prophet5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spirits Rejoice are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Spirits Rejoice are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2015.
When was Spirits Rejoice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' ESP 1020.
How do I tell if my copy of Spirits Rejoice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESP 1020, ESP-DISK' 1020) 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 Spirits Rejoice 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.