US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 2162-24069
- Format
- LP, Compilation
John ColtraneWheelin'
Vinyl pressings
Wheelin'
by John Coltrane · 1977
12 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Wheelin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Wheelin'
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 24069
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PR 24069 - A - 1E 'W' A1A ✓Side 1 etched
PR 24069 - B - 1E 'W'Side 2 etched
PR 24069 - C - 1E 'W' A1A ✓Side 3 etched
PR 24069 - D - 1E 'W' A1CSide 4 etched
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prestige P-24069
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MU PR 24069 A, B, C, D
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 24069Prestige PRI 24069
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M 11522 27-9-77side 1
M 11523 27-9-77side 2
M 11524 27-9-77side 3
M 11525 27-9-77side 4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Prestige P-24069First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Prestige 24069 / Prestige PRI 24069First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Prestige PR 24069First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Prestige 2162-24069First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Prestige P-24069LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1977 | US | Prestige P-24069-2-DJLP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Prestige P-24069LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1977 | US | Prestige P-24069LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1977 | US | Prestige P-24069LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Prestige 68.351LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1982 | Italy | Prestige HB 6085LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Prestige 2162-24069LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Wheelin' (Take 1)10:25
- A2Wheelin' (Take 2)11:22
- B1Dealin' (Take 1)10:00
- B2Dealin' (Take 2)10:15
- C1Things Ain't What They Used To Be8:25
- C2Robbins Nest15:32
- D1Blue Calypso8:56
- D2Falling In Love With Love11:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wheelin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Wheelin' are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1982.
When was Wheelin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, France, Italy. One of them is Prestige 2162-24069.
How do I tell if my copy of Wheelin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2162-24069, PR 24069, P-24069, 24069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wheelin' 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.
