US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66859-A
ST-A-66860-A
Eddie HarrisMean Greens
Vinyl pressings
Mean Greens
by Eddie Harris · 1966
12 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Mean Greens was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Mean Greens
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12391-A-A LW [MR stamp] AT △9435 WRunout A, etched, stamped, variant 1
A-12392-AA [MR stamp] LW △9435-XWRunout B, etched, stamped, variant 1
A-12391- A- LW AT WRunout A, variant 2
A-12391- A LWRunout B, variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12391-A LW AT WSide A runout
A-12392-A LWSIde B runout
(12391)Label A
(12392)Label B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66859-A A MR LW △9387Runout side A
ST-A-66860-A MR LW △9387-XRunout side B
ST-A-66859Label side A
ST-A-66860Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12391Side A label
12392Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1453
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · MO
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1453First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1453First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1453First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1453First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9500LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1453LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1453LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1453LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mean Greens7:22
- A2It Was A Very Good Year5:08
- A3Without You3:01
- A4Yeah Yeah Yeah5:12
- B1Listen Here3:38
- B2Blues In The Basement8:07
- B3Goin' Home7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mean Greens are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mean Greens are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1974.
When was Mean Greens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic SD 1453.
How do I tell if my copy of Mean Greens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1453, 1453, ATL 1453) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-66859-A and ST-A-66860-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mean Greens 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.
