US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9156Impulse! AS-9156
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-9156 A LWSide A, etched
AS 9156 B LWSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
A Monastic Trio
by Alice Coltrane · 1968
17 pressings7 countriesFree JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
A Monastic Trio 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 A Monastic Trio
2 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9156
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Impulse! A-9156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Impulse! A-9156 / Impulse! AS-9156First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Impulse! A-9156 / ABC Records AS-9156LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-9156 / ABC Records AS-9156LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! A-9156 / Impulse! AS-9156LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! A-9156 / Impulse! AS-9156LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9156 / ABC Records AS-9156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9156 / Impulse! A-9156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Impulse! AS-9156LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Impulse! IMPL 8031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YP-8579-AI / Impulse! YP-8579-AILP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YP-8579-AI / Impulse! YP-8579-AILP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Superior Viaduct SV020 / Universal Music Special Markets B0019962-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Audio Clarity ACL0080LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2024 | US | Verve Records 00602458940794 / UMe 00602458940794LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Verve Records 602458948134 / UMe 602458948134LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Impulse! A-9156 / ABC Records A-9156LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ohnedaruth7:34
- A2Gospel Trane6:33
- A3I Want To See You6:31
- B1Lovely Sky Boat6:40
- B2Oceanic Beloved4:11
- B3Atmic Peace5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Monastic Trio are there?
17 vinyl pressings of A Monastic Trio are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was A Monastic Trio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, France. One of them is Impulse! A-9156.
How do I tell if my copy of A Monastic Trio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-9156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS-9156 A LW and AS 9156 B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Monastic Trio 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.
