Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records YX-4003~4
- Format
- LP, Album
Cecil TaylorStudent Studies
Vinyl pressings
Student Studies
by Cecil Taylor · 1973
12 pressings7 countriesFree JazzAvantgardeJazz
Student Studies 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 Student Studies
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records YX-4003〜4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
THL-7025Side A label
THL-7026Side B label
THL-7027Side C label
THL-7028Side D label
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-4003~4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-4003〜4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9740 / Freedom FLP-41051LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9739 / Freedom FLP-41050LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Freedom INT 147.310 / Freedom FLP-41051LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Freedom INT 147.309 / Freedom FLP-41050LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Affinity AFFD 74LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Black Lion Records 65 605LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Italy | Affinity AFA 29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back GET 2019LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | USA & Europe | ORG Music ORGM-2117 / Freedom FLP 41050LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Culture Factory 783 798 / Culture Factory USA, Inc. 783 798LP, LP, All Media, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AStudent Studies Part 115:56
- BStudent Studies Part 210:54
- CAmplitude19:49
- DNiggle Feuigle11:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Student Studies are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Student Studies are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was Student Studies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan. One of them is BYG Records YX-4003~4.
How do I tell if my copy of Student Studies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YX-4003~4, YX-4003〜4) 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 Student Studies 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.
