US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9210Impulse! AS 9210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS 9210 -ASide A
AS 9210-BSide B
AS 92I0 ARun-out side A
AS 92I0 BRun-out side B
Alice ColtraneUniversal Consciousness
Vinyl pressings
Universal Consciousness
by Alice Coltrane · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesFree JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
Universal Consciousness was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Universal Consciousness
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9210ABC Records AS-9210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · True Sound Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS 9210 A TSMRunout side A
AS 9210 B TSMRunout side B
AS 9210-ALabel side A
AS 9210-BLabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9210ABC Records AS-9210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · True Sound Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS 9210 A TSMRunout Side A
AS 9210 B TSMRunout Side B
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe XPOL-15060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS-9210-ASide A runout
AS-9210-BSide B runout
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9210ABC Records AS-9210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Dynaflex, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS-9210-A TGSide A runout
AS-9210-B TGSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Probe XPOL-15060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Impulse! AS-9210 / ABC Records AS-9210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-9210 / Impulse! AS 9210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-9210 / ABC Records AS-9210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-9210 / ABC Records AS-9210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Impulse! AS 9210LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9210 / ABC Records AS 9210LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9210 / ABC Records AS 9210LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Brazil | ABC Impulse! 6-27-404-002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Superior Viaduct SV070 / Universal Music Special Markets B0020980-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia | Audio Clarity ACL0081LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Universal Consciousness5:05
- A2Battle At Armageddon7:22
- A3Oh Allah4:54
- B1Hare Krishna8:16
- B2Sita Ram4:48
- B3The Ankh Of Amen-Ra6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Universal Consciousness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Universal Consciousness are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 2022.
When was Universal Consciousness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Impulse! AS-9210.
How do I tell if my copy of Universal Consciousness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-9210, XPOL-15060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS 9210 -A and AS 9210-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Universal Consciousness 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.
