US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation · CTH - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691771C AT/GPSide A
ST-A-691771C AT/GPSide B
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of John Coltrane
by John Coltrane · 1970
24 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
The Best Of John Coltrane was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Best Of John Coltrane
11 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691771-B LW AT GB WSide A runout, etched
ST-A-691772-B LW AT GB WSide B runout, etched
ST-A-691771 PRSide A label
ST-A-691772 PRSide B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691771-BB-MO LW AT 14315 WSide A
ST-A-691771-BB-MO LW AT 14315-X WSide B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691771-1ASide A
ST-A-691772-1ASide B
ST-A-691771-BB-MO LW AT △14315Runout A
ST-A-691772-BB-MO LW AT △14315-XRunout B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · CTH - Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691771-1ASide A
ST-A-691772-1ASide B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A - 13235 - A W d ATSide 1 runout etched
A - 13236 - A W d ATSide 2 runout etched
(A-13235 PR)Side 1 label
(A-13236 PR)Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Atlantic ATS ST 05517 / Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Japan | Atlantic MT 2018First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Japan | Atlantic MT 2018First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9222First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic 1541First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Atlantic 40 058LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Atlantic 40.058 / Atlantic 40 058LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1541LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1541LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Favorite Things13:41
- A2Naima4:21
- A3Giant Steps4:43
- B1Equinox8:33
- B2Cousin Mary5:45
- B3Central Park West4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Coltrane are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Best Of John Coltrane are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1975.
When was The Best Of John Coltrane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Italy, Japan, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic SD 1541.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of John Coltrane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1541, 1541, ATS ST 05517, MT 2018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-691771C AT/GP and ST-A-691771C AT/GP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of John Coltrane 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.
