US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9440
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS 9440 ALabel, side A
RS 9440 BLabel, side B
George RussellThe Outer View
Vinyl pressings
The Outer View
by George Russell · 1962
16 pressings5 countriesPost BopModalJazz
The Outer View 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 Outer View
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
- Riverside Records RM 440
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RM440A MM HG-119ASide A etched runout
RM440B MM HG-119BSide B etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RS 9440First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RM 440First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7084LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RM 440LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 705 / Fontana 688 705 ZLLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Fontana 688 705 / Fontana 688 705 ZLLP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS / Riverside Records 9440LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Riverside Records RS-3016LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1968 | US | Riverside Records R-3016LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Riverside Records RS-3016LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1968 | US | Riverside Records RS-3016LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 705 / Fontana 888 705 ZYLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJ-138LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-616 / Riverside Records RLP-9440LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | SoundsGood Original Recordings 5E5864LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Riverside Records RS 9440LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Au Privave6:21
- A2Zig-Zag4:03
- A3The Outer View10:03
- B1You Are My Sunshine12:04
- B2D.C. Divertimento9:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Outer View are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Outer View are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was The Outer View first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RS 9440.
How do I tell if my copy of The Outer View is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 9440, RM 440) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 9440 A and RS 9440 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Outer View 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.