US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Coltrane Recording Corporation AU-4950
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AU 4950 ARunout side A, etched.
AU 4950 BRunout side B, etched.
Vinyl pressings
Cosmic Music
by John Coltrane · 1968
23 pressings6 countriesFree JazzSpiritual JazzJazz
Cosmic Music was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Cosmic Music
4 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Coltrane Records CRS 5000
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Coltrane Records CRS 5000Coltrane Recording Corporation AU 4950
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AU 4950 ARunout side A, etched
AU 4950 BRunout side B, etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Coltrane Records CRS 5000
- Format
- LP, Album · Deep Groove Label Side A, Gatefold Cover
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Coltrane Recording Corporation AU-4950First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Coltrane Records CRS 5000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Coltrane Records CRS 5000 / Coltrane Recording Corporation AU 4950First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Coltrane Records CRS 5000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Impulse! AS-9148 / ABC Records AS-9148LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Impulse! MIPL 515LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Canada | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! AS-9148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Impulse! IMP-88158 / ABC Records IMP-88158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / ABC Records AS-9148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-9148 / Impulse! 9148LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Impulse! YP-8568-AI / ABC Impulse! YP-8568-AILP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-29025 / Impulse! MCA-29025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-29025 / Impulse! MCA-29025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-29025 / Impulse! MCA-29025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK & Europe | Coltrane Records AS-9148LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2017 | US | Superior Viaduct SV120 / Universal Music Special Markets B0025370-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Impulse! AS-9148 / ABC Records AS-9148LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Impulse! SIPL 515LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Manifestation
- A2Lord Help Me To Be
- B1Rev. King
- B2The Sun
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cosmic Music are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Cosmic Music are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 2017.
When was Cosmic Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Coltrane Recording Corporation AU-4950.
How do I tell if my copy of Cosmic Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AU-4950, CRS 5000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AU 4950 A and AU 4950 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cosmic Music 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.
