US
1962- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJ 8270New Jazz NJLP 8270
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NJLP-8270 A 8270 A AB RVGA runout
NJLP-8260 A NJLP-8270-B AB RVGB runout
Vinyl pressings
Far Cry
by Eric Dolphy · 1962
26 pressings5 countriesHard BopPost BopJazz
Far Cry was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Far Cry
2 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJ 8270New Jazz NJLP 8270
- Format
- LP, Album · Narrow DG/No Texture
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7103 / Prestige SPRES-7014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / Prestige NJLP 8270LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / Prestige NJLP 8270LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / Prestige NJLP 8270LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PR 7747 / Prestige PRST 7747LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7555LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7555LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Prestige PR (M) 5005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | New Jazz SMJ-6569 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | New Jazz VIJ-228LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-400 / New Jazz NJ-8270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-400 / New Jazz NJ-8270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Numbered |
| 2017 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / New Jazz NJLP 8270LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | Europe | WaxTime 772375LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BJS 40156 / Prestige BJS 40156LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7747 / Prestige PRT-7747LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7747 / Prestige PRT-7747LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | New Jazz NJ 8270 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-400LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7747 / Prestige PRT-7747LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mrs. Parker Of K.C.8:00
- A2Ode To Charlie Parker8:45
- A3Far Cry3:50
- B1Miss Ann4:15
- B2Left Alone6:40
- B3Tenderly4:15
- B4It's Magic5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Far Cry are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Far Cry are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was Far Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJ 8270.
How do I tell if my copy of Far Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJ 8270) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NJLP-8270 A 8270 A AB RVG and NJLP-8260 A NJLP-8270-B AB RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Far Cry 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.
