Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1009 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1009-ASide A runout
ST-ECM 1009-BSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
A.R.C.
by Chick Corea · 1971
16 pressings5 countriesAvant-garde JazzJazz
A.R.C. was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 A.R.C.
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1009 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1009-ASide A, Runout Stamped
ST-ECM 1009-BSide B, Runout Stamped
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- ECM Records ECM 1009 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ECM 1009-ASide A, Runout Stamped
ST-ECM 1009-BSide B, Runout Stamped
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MP 2192
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 STFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ECM Records ECM-1-1009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ECM Records ECM 1-1009 / Polydor ECM 1-1009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | ECM Records ECM-1-1009LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1977 | US | ECM Records ECM-1-1009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1133LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | ECM Records 56.008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Brazil | ECM Records 58.008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | ECM Records 2301 1009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 / ECM Records ECM 1009 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 STLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | ECM Records ECM 1009 / ECM Records ECM 1009 STLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nefertitti9:40
- A2Ballad For Tillie5:25
- A3A.R.C.5:39
- B1Vadana7:35
- B2Thanatos4:30
- B3Games7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A.R.C. are there?
16 vinyl pressings of A.R.C. are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1983.
When was A.R.C. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, Japan. One of them is ECM Records ECM 1009 ST.
How do I tell if my copy of A.R.C. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ECM 1009 ST, MP 2192) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ECM 1009-A and ST-ECM 1009-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A.R.C. 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.
