France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom FLP 40112/113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Anthony BraxtonThe Complete Braxton
Vinyl pressings
The Complete Braxton
by Anthony Braxton · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesFree JazzJazz
The Complete Braxton was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Complete Braxton
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Freedom 28 459-6 Z/1-2Spiegelei 28 459-6 Z/1-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1458 A1/S3A Made in GermanyStamped runout side A
A-1458 B2/S3A Made in GermanyStamped runout side B
A-1459 A1/S3A Made in GermanyStamped runout side C
A-1459 B1/S3A Made in GermanyStamped runout side D
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Freedom FLP 40112/113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Freedom 28 459-6 Z/1-2 / Spiegelei 28 459-6 Z/1-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Freedom 28 459-6 Z/1-2 / Spiegelei 28 459-6 Z/1-2LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Freedom FLPX 40112/3LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Arista AF 1902 / Freedom AF 1902LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Arista AF 1902 / Freedom AF 1902LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 16LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 16LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Italy | Tobacco Road B / 2526 / Fabbri Editori GDJ 16LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Freedom PA-7036LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Freedom PA-7037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Freedom PA-7036LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1N 508-10 (4G)4:35
- A2J-572 (431)16:35
- B167M F-125:15
- B2ZM-F-K15:00
- C1R76-49:47
- C23-24 (Tuba Realization)8:01
- D1JNK 4 Degrees14:37
- D24-16 CJF6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Complete Braxton are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Complete Braxton are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was The Complete Braxton first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Germany. One of them is Freedom FLP 40112/113.
How do I tell if my copy of The Complete Braxton is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLP 40112/113, 28 459-6 Z/1-2) 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 The Complete Braxton 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.