US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJS 9009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Clark TerryColor Changes
Vinyl pressings
Color Changes
by Clark Terry · 1961
14 pressings8 countriesPost BopSwingJazz
Color Changes was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Color Changes
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM8009A A1 L90P-9751 1 CLRSide A
CJM8009B A1 L90P-9752-2 CLRSide B
US
October 1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid CJM 8009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
New Zealand
1961- Label and catalog number
- Candid 8009Candid CJM 8009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CJM 8009A L9OP-9751 C.L.R. TEtched A
A2Stamped A
CJM 8009B L9OP-9752-2 C.L.R. TEtched B
A3Stamped B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | New Zealand | Candid 8009 / Candid CJM 8009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJS 9009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Candid CJM 8009First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6191 / Candid CAN-6011LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Candid SMJ-6191LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Candid CANF 6011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Jazz Man JAZ 5046LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Candid CS 9009LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1985 | Italy | Candid GJS 9009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Candid CJS 9009LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo |
| 2006 | UK, Europe & US | Candid CJS 9009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Candid CLP 30091LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Candid SOPC 57013LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Waltz6:34
- A2Brother Terry3:51
- A3Flutin' And Fluglin'6:38
- A4No Problem5:43
- B1La Rive Gauche5:24
- B2Nahstye Blues5:52
- B3Chat Qui Pèche (A Cat That Fishes)7:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Color Changes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Color Changes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 2023.
When was Color Changes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Candid CJS 9009, released October 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Color Changes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJS 9009, CJM 8009, 8009) 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 Color Changes 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.
