US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1426
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STA-64605-B WEtched in runout, Side A
STA-64606-B ATEtched in runout, Side B
ST-A-64605Label matix, Side A
ST-A-64606Label matrix, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Nirvana
by Herbie Mann · 1964
41 pressings14 countriesCool JazzJazz
Nirvana was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Nirvana
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1426
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12131-A 9-19-64Side 1, variant 1
A-12132-A AT 9-19-64 WSide 2, variant 1
A-12131-ASide 1, variant 2
A-12132-B AT WSide 2, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1426
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(MR in circle) ST-A-64605-AA △ 7383Etched in runout, Side 1
(MR in circle) ST-A-64606-AA △ 7383XEtched in runout, Side 2
WPEtched in runout, Side 1 and 2
ATEtched in runout, Side 1 and 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1426
- Format
- LP, Stereo · MGM pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-64605-F RH (Block shaped "S" MGM records stamp)Side 1) Etched other than noted:
ST-A-64606-D AT 21 (Block shaped "S" MGM records stamp) WSide 2) Etched other than noted:
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1426
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1426
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CA A-12131-ASide 1 stamped and etched
CA A-12132-B ATSide 2 stamped and etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic 1426First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1426 / Atlantic SD. 1426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1426First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1426First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1426First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1426First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Uruguay | Atlantic 1426 / Atlantic A - 1426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 588-028 / Atlantic 588028LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587-028LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Atlantic MT 2035LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Atlantic MT 2035LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Argentina | Atlantic 50-16.011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Italy | Atlantic ATL 50 238 / Atlantic ATL 50 238 ⓊLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-221LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6331LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 90141-1LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1986 | South Korea | Atlantic OLW-413LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Atlantic 670.9096LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | DOL DOL1046HGLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Spain | WaxTime 772130LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Atlantic MOVLP2557 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2557LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Argentina | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Argentina | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Atlantic 1426LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Atlantic 30025 / Atlantic 30 025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 790 141-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7237LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1426LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Nirvana5:45
- A2Gymnopedie3:17
- A3I Love You6:58
- B1Willow Weep For Me5:30
- B2Lover Man4:49
- B3Cashmere6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nirvana are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Nirvana are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Nirvana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, Italy, Uruguay. One of them is Atlantic SD 1426.
How do I tell if my copy of Nirvana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1426, 1426, LPA 1426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-64605-B W and STA-64606-B AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nirvana 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.
