US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11449B AT1Side A
11450 AT (stamped inverted E)Side B
11449Side A Label
11450Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
The Clown
by Charles Mingus · 1957
38 pressings10 countriesPost BopJazz
The Clown was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Clown
5 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-K 15164
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT 1260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11449 ATRunout, A-Side, Etched
11450 ATRunout, B-Side, Etched
Denmark
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1260
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
11449B ATSide A
11450 ATSide B
11449Side A Label
11450Side B Label
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL-5009
- 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Atlantic AT 1260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Denmark | Atlantic 1260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Denmark | AtlanticLP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1957 | Japan | Atlantic ATL-5009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London Records LTZ-K 15164First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Atlantic 1260First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7271LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 030 / Atlantic (1260)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6078A / Atlantic LP-1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6078A / Atlantic LP-1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-7509ALP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-7509ALP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 790142-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 90142-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 90142LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic S 714543 / Atlantic 90142-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2001 | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOX823 / Doxy DOX823 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4555LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2016 | US | Atlantic 1260 / Speakers Corner Records 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 2016 | Germany | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2018 | Europe | Wax Love Records WLV82103LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Argentina | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Analogue Productions APA 060-45 / Atlantic 126012", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 40 030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 030LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 030 / Atlantic 40 030 (1260)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1260LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-7509LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Atlantic 587166LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1260LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Haitian Fight Song11:57
- A2Blue Cee7:48
- B1Reincarnation Of A Lovebird8:31
- B2The Clown12:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Clown are there?
38 vinyl pressings of The Clown are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1957 and 2024.
When was The Clown first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Atlantic 1260.
How do I tell if my copy of The Clown is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1260, LTZ-K 15164, AT 1260, ATL-5009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11449B AT1 and 11450 AT (stamped inverted E). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Clown 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.
