US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-2· | XT Van GelderSide A runout
RVG·87716·B-2· | XT Van GelderSide B runout
RVG 87716 ASide A label
RVG 87716 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Polar AC
by Freddie Hubbard · 1975
22 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzFusionJazz
Polar AC was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Polar AC
16 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-1A VAN GELDERSide A runout, variant 1
RVG·87716·B-1A VAN GELDERSide B runout, variant 1
RVG·87716·A-1 X VAN GELDERSide A runout, variant 2
RVG·87716·B-1 VAN GELDER SSide B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-2· A18 Van GelderSide A runout
RVG·87716·B-2· A21 Van GelderSide B runout
RVG 87716 ASide A label
RVG 87716 BSide B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-2· XSide A etched
RVG·87716·B-2· XSide B etched
VAN GELDERBoth sides stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-1ASide A Etching
RVG·87716·B-1ASide B Etching
COLUMBIA NYMastering Stamp
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6056 S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RVG·87716·A-1ASide A runout, variant 1
RVG·87716·B-1A COLUMBIA NYSide B runout, variant 1
P RVG·87716·A-1A ASide A runout, variant 2
P RVG·87716·B-1A COLUMBIA NY ASide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Europe | CTI Records CTI 6056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | CTI Records CTI 6056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | CTI Records GP 3014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Taiwan | 黑白彈唱片 12WB-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | CTI Records CTI 6056First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records CTI 6056 S1First yearLP | LP |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CTI Records LAX - 3281LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | Spain | CTI Records 160 092 / Hispavox 160 092LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | CTI Records CTI 9031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Polar AC6:56
- A2People Make The World Go Round5:50
- A3Betcha By Golly, Wow8:09
- B1Naturally5:52
- B2Son Of Sky Dive13:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polar AC are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Polar AC are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Polar AC first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6056 S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Polar AC is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6056 S1, CTI 6056, GP 3014, 12WB-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG·87716·A-2· | XT Van Gelder and RVG·87716·B-2· | XT Van Gelder. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polar AC 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.
