US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 477
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RM 477ARunout Side A, Etched
RM 477BRunout Side B, Etched
Cannonball Adderley SextetNippon Soul
Vinyl pressings
Nippon Soul
by Cannonball Adderley Sextet · 1963
13 pressings6 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Nippon Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Nippon Soul
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9477
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 477
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 RM 477 1L 1 670 1Side A, stamped
6 RM 477 2L 1 670 1Side B, stamped
RM 477 1/2Lon labels
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9477
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Netherlands
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 477
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 RM 477 1L 1 670 1Side A, stamped
6 RM 477 2L 1 670 1Side B, stamped
RM 477 1/2Lon labels
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM477
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 477First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RS 9477First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RM 477First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Riverside Records RM477First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RM 477First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RS 9477First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Riverside Records R-5040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Riverside Records RLP477LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9477 / Riverside Records RLP 9477LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9477 / Riverside Records RLP 9477LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-435 / Riverside Records RLP-9477LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-435 / Riverside Records RLP-9477LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Nippon Soul (Nihon No Soul)9:31
- A2Easy To Love3:46
- A3The Weaver10:50
- B1Tengo Tango2:33
- B2Come Sunday6:57
- B3Brother John12:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nippon Soul are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Nippon Soul are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1990.
When was Nippon Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is Riverside Records RM 477.
How do I tell if my copy of Nippon Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RM 477, RS 9477, RM477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RM 477A and RM 477B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nippon Soul 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.
