US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-59Impulse! AS-59
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Etched] AS-59・A [Stamped] VAN GELDER STEREOSide A
[Etched] AS-59・B [Stamped] VAN GELDER STEREOSide B
Vinyl pressings
Man From Two Worlds
by Chico Hamilton · 1964
24 pressings6 countriesBopModalJazz
Man From Two Worlds was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Man From Two Worlds
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-59
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A-59-A LW VAN GELDERRunout, Side A
A-59·B · LW VAN GELDERRunout, Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-59Impulse! AS-59
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-59・A・LW VAN GELDER STEREORunout side A
AS-59・B・LW VAN GELDER STEREORunout side A
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-59Impulse! AS-59
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Etched] AS-59・A [Stamped] VAN GELDER [Stamped] STEREOSide A
[Etched] AS-59・B [Stamped] VAN GELDER [Stamped] STEREOSide B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-59
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP. 1807
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 59 A-1N GSide A, stamped
A 59 B-1N GSide B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Impulse! A-59 / Sparton Impulse! Records A-59-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Impulse! A-59 / Sparton Impulse! Records A-59First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Impulse! SH-3034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP. 1807First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59 / Impulse! AS-59First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59 / Impulse! AS-59First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Impulse! A-59 / Impulse! AS-59First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-59 / ABC Records AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! A-59 / Impulse! AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-59 / ABC Records AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Clave 18-7011 SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! A-59 / Impulse! AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | ABC Impulse! 17.1337/5 / Mediterraneo 17.1337/5LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-637LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 48LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 48LP, Test Pressing, Album, Reissue · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Album, Reissue · Test pressing |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 841 995 BY / ABC Impulse! A-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Impulse! AS-59 / ABC Impulse! AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Impulse! AS-59 / ABC Records AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Impulse! AS-59 / ABC Records AS-59LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Impulse! SMAS-90389 / Impulse! 90389LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Man From Two Worlds5:53
- Blues Medley
- A3Forest Flower - Sunrise7:07
- A4Forest Flower - Sunset3:04
- B1Child's Play3:44
- B2Blues For O.T.4:34
- B3Mallet Dance4:49
- B4Love Song To A Baby3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Man From Two Worlds are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Man From Two Worlds are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was Man From Two Worlds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Impulse! A-59.
How do I tell if my copy of Man From Two Worlds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-59, CLP. 1807, SH-3034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Etched] AS-59・A [Stamped] VAN GELDER STEREO and [Etched] AS-59・B [Stamped] VAN GELDER STEREO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Man From Two Worlds 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.
