US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4101-SA PP STERLINGRunout Side A
AL-4101-SB PP STERLINGRunout Side B
AL 4101 SALabel Side A
AL 4101 SBLabel Side B
Anthony BraxtonDuets 1976
Vinyl pressings
Duets 1976
by Anthony Braxton · 1976
12 pressings4 countriesFree JazzJazz
Duets 1976 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Duets 1976
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4101-SA-1-111-1 PRCSide A etched
AL-4101-SB-1-111-1 PRCSide B etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB 4101 SAA-side label
AB 4101 SBB-side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101Arista 4101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4101-SA-1-111-1 PRC STERLNGSide A etched
AL-4101-SB-1-1-11 PRC STERLINGSide B etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4101
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Arista IEJ-80134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101 / Arista AB 4101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101 (AL 4101 SA) / Arista AL 4101 (AL 4101 SB)First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4101 / Arista 4101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Arista 3C 064-98801LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IEJ-80134LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Miss Ann4:10
- A2Cut Two (Graphic Title)10:21
- A3Cut Three (Graphic Title)7:02
- B1Maple Leaf Rag3:38
- B236-MK74-12813:13
- B3Nickie3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duets 1976 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Duets 1976 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Duets 1976 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Arista AL 4101.
How do I tell if my copy of Duets 1976 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4101, AL 4101 (AL 4101 SA), IEJ-80134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-4101-SA PP STERLING and AL-4101-SB PP STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Duets 1976 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.