US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1402
- Format
- LP, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-63475-D AT Wp [block S]Side 1 runout
ST-A-63476-C AT Wp [block S]Side 2 runout
ST-A-63475Label, side A
ST-A-63476Label, side B
John LewisAnimal Dance
Vinyl pressings
Animal Dance
by John Lewis · 1964
11 pressings5 countriesCool JazzJazz
Animal Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Animal Dance
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1402
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-11969-CRunout, Side A
A-11970-DRunout, Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1402
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-11969-DSide A
A-11970-DSide B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1402
- Format
- LP, Mono, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-11969-C AT WRunout, side A
A-11970-D AT WRunout, side B
A-11969-D AT WSide A variant 1
A-11970-D AT WSide B variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-63475Label, side A
ST-A-63476Label, side B
ST-A-63475-D 2 AT WP S
ST-A-63476-C AT 22 WP S
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1402
- Format
- LP, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A-11969-D AT WRunout side A, etched
A-11970-D AT WRunout side B, etched
11969Label, side A
11970Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic 1402First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Atlantic 1402First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | Italy | Atlantic LDA 1402First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1402First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1402First yearLP, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1402First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1402First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1402First yearLP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Atlantic P-4510ALP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJ 7214LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Animal Dance2:39
- A2Autumn Leaves6:42
- A3Set ´Em Up3:18
- A4Monday In Milan5:26
- B1The Sheriff3:55
- B2Why Are You Blue6:33
- B3Ornaments6:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Animal Dance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Animal Dance are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Animal Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy. One of them is Atlantic SD 1402.
How do I tell if my copy of Animal Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1402, 1402, LDA 1402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-63475-D AT Wp [block S] and ST-A-63476-C AT Wp [block S]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Animal Dance 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.
