US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
George Russell SeptetThe Stratus Seekers
Vinyl pressings
The Stratus Seekers
by George Russell Septet · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesPost BopModalJazz
The Stratus Seekers 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 The Stratus Seekers
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 412
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Misprint
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep groove
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-9412A ABRunout A side, etched
RLP-12-9412B [Additional RLP-12-9412 crossed out]Runout B side, etched
RLP 12-9412 ALabel A side
RLP 12-9412 BLabel B side
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 412
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Netherlands
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 9412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 412First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 412First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 412First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 412LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-365 / Riverside Records RLP-9412LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Doxy ACV2105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Pan-Daddy5:02
- A2The Stratus Seekers6:52
- A3Kige's Tune5:53
- B1Blues In Orbit7:24
- B2A Lonely Place7:18
- B3Stereophrenic5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Stratus Seekers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Stratus Seekers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2018.
When was The Stratus Seekers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Netherlands. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 9412.
How do I tell if my copy of The Stratus Seekers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RLP 9412, RLP 412) 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 The Stratus Seekers 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.