US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M9OP-4787Side A Label
M9OP-4788Side B Label
Booker LittleOut Front
Vinyl pressings
Out Front
by Booker Little · 1961
14 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Out Front was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Out Front
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJS 9027
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CJS-9027A C.L.R. M9OY-4789-1BA Side etched
CJS-9027B C.L.R. M9OY-4789-1B
US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8027
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJS 9027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8027First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Candid SOPC-57004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6170LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Candid CANF 6002 / Candid CANF 6.002LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Barnaby Records BR-5019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Puzzle MPL-128 / Zafiro MPL-128LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Candid CS 9027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Candid CS 9027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Candid GJS 9027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Candid 25BLL-3006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Candid CJS9027 / Candid 9027LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Candid CLP 30271LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1We Speak
- A2Strength And Sanity
- A3Quiet, Please
- B1Moods In Free Time
- B2Man Of Words
- B3Hazy Hues
- B4A New Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Out Front are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Out Front are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Out Front first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Candid CJM 8027, released October 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Out Front is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJM 8027, CJS 9027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9OP-4787 and M9OP-4788. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Out Front 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.
