UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Affinity AFF 16
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFF 16 A-1♢MBRunout side A, etched
AFF 16 B-1♢MBRunout side B, etched
AFF 16/ALabel side A
AFF 16/BLabel side B
John ColtraneColtranology Volume Two
Vinyl pressings
Coltranology Volume Two
by John Coltrane · 1978
13 pressings6 countriesBopHard BopModalJazz
Coltranology Volume Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Volume Two
3 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Affinity AFF 16
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFF 16 A-1♢MBSide A, etched
AFF 16 B-1♢MBSide B, etched
AFF 16-ASide A, label
AFF 16-BSide B, label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Affinity AFF 16
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AFF 16 A-1♢MBRunout side A, etched
AFF 16 B-1♢MBRunout side B, etched
AFF 16/ALabel side A
AFF 16/BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Sweden | Historic Performances Records HPLP-6LP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 16First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | BYG Records YX-8007LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Affinity RJL-3006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Spain | Affinity 32-2094 / Auvi 32-2094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Affinity FA 17LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | BCD FM-68785-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Affinity AFF 16LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Affinity AFF 16LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | Peerless Edición Especial PEE-20042-6LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Affinity AFF 16LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. P. C.
- A2Traneing In
- B1Spiritual
- B2I Want To Talk About You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coltranology Volume Two are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Coltranology Volume Two are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1989.
When was Coltranology Volume Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK. One of them is Affinity AFF 16.
How do I tell if my copy of Coltranology Volume Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFF 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFF 16 A-1♢MB and AFF 16 B-1♢MB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coltranology Volume Two 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.
