US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 1027Freedom AL 1027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 1027 A - 1ASide A Stamped
AL 1027 B - 1ASide B Stamped
Archie SheppMontreux One
Vinyl pressings
Montreux One
by Archie Shepp · 1976
14 pressings7 countriesFree JazzPost BopJazz
Montreux One 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 Montreux One
5 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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 1027Freedom AL 1027
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 1027 A-1ASide A runout stamped
AL 1027 B-1ASide B runout stamped
AL 1027 SASide A label
AL 1027 SBSide B label
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista FR 11011Freedom FR 11011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Intercord INT 162 320Freedom INT 162 320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
INT 162320-A-2Side A
INT 1623230-BSide B
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Freedom ORL 8135
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ORL 8135 ASide A, variant 1
ORL 8135 BSide B, variant 1
ORL - 8135 - A ARSide A, variant 2
ORL - 8135 - B ARSide B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Arista FR 11011 / Freedom FR 11011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord INT 162 320 / Freedom INT 162 320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Freedom ORL 8135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 1027 / Freedom AL 1027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 1027 / Freedom AL 1027First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 1027 / Freedom AL 1027LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | France | Freedom FLP 41027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Freedom FLP 41027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Freedom FLP 41027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7188 / Freedom PA-7188LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 14LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Tobacco Road B / 2502 / Fabbri Editori GdJ 14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Fabbri Editori GdJ 14LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Freedom FLP 41027 / Freedom 08-023208-20LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lush Life12:47
- A2U-jamaa10:10
- B1Crucificado11:40
- B2Miss Toni11:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux One are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Montreux One are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was Montreux One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, France, Germany, Italy. One of them is Arista AL 1027.
How do I tell if my copy of Montreux One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 1027, FR 11011, INT 162 320, ORL 8135) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 1027 A - 1A and AL 1027 B - 1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Montreux One 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.
