France
1970- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.331
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BYG529331 AEtched Runout A Side
BYG529331 BEtched Runout B Side
Vinyl pressings
"Mu" Second Part
by Don Cherry · 1970
17 pressings6 countriesFree JazzJazz
"Mu" Second Part was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 "Mu" Second Part
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | BYG Records 529.331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | BYG Records lbg 29002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-28LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-28LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 17LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Affinity FA21LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Affinity AFF 17LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | France | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | UK | Charly Records BYG529.331C1LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | BYG Records XT-1052LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Mysticism Of My Sound4:00
- Medley
- A3Bamboo Night6:07
- B1Teo-Teo-Can6:30
- B2Smiling Faces Going Places5:00
- B3Psycho-Drama2:45
- Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Mu" Second Part are there?
17 vinyl pressings of "Mu" Second Part are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was "Mu" Second Part first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.331.
How do I tell if my copy of "Mu" Second Part is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG529331 A and BYG529331 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Mu" Second Part 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.
