Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records YX-2039
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
THLM-7165 〄 1-A-7Runout, Side A
THLM-7166 〄 2-A-8Runout, Side B
THLM-7165Center Label, Side A
THLM-7166Center Label, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Coltranology
by John Coltrane · 1973
17 pressings9 countriesPost BopJazz
Coltranology was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Coltranology
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Sweden | Historic Performances Records HPLP-5LP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-2039First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Greece | Affinity AFF 14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 14LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 14LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 14LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | BYG Records YX-8006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | Affinity 32-2051LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Affinity FA 7LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Affinity RJL-3001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Japan | Affinity RJL-3001LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | Italy | Affinity PROM. 20 / Musica Jazz PROM 20LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Affinity 2400211LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Affinity AFF 14LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 30 112208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial PEE-20046-9LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- AMy Favorite Things20:33
- B1Blue Train8:59
- B2Naima4:06
- B3Impressions7:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coltranology are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Coltranology are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1989.
When was Coltranology first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan. One of them is BYG Records YX-2039.
How do I tell if my copy of Coltranology is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YX-2039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, THLM-7165 〄 1-A-7 and THLM-7166 〄 2-A-8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coltranology 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.
