US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1432
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12143-BA-side Runout
A-12144-CB-side Runout
(12143)Label A
(12144)Label B
Vinyl pressings
The Laws Of Jazz
by Hubert Laws · 1964
23 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
The Laws Of Jazz 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 The Laws Of Jazz
4 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1432
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
(12143-MO)Label A
(12144-MO)Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1432
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12143Label, side A
12144Label, side B
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT. 1432Atlantic 1432
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12143-BA-side Runout
A-12144-CB-side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 1432 / Atlantic 1432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1432First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1432First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1432 / Atlantic 1432LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | Atlantic ALA 9031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6113LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic SD 8813LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic SD 8813LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic SD 8813LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Atlantic S 90.559LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic SD 1432 / Atlantic Jazzlore 6LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7315LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Philippines | Atlantic SD 8813LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1432LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Miss Thing3:47
- A2All Soul3:39
- A3Black Eyed Peas And Rice3:25
- A4Bessie's Blues6:12
- B1And Don't You Forget It2:59
- B2Bimbe Blue7:51
- B3Capers5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Laws Of Jazz are there?
23 vinyl pressings of The Laws Of Jazz are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 1982.
When was The Laws Of Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 1432.
How do I tell if my copy of The Laws Of Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1432, AT. 1432) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-12143-B and A-12144-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Laws Of Jazz 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.
