US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Concord Jazz CJ-18
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CJA 18-IASide 1
CJB 18-IASide 2
LA4The L.A.4
Vinyl pressings
The L.A.4
by LA4 · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesJazz
The L.A.4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 L.A.4
2 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1976- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion L 36161Concord Jazz (CJ 18)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L36161 A SMX.50649 DRM...Side A runout
L36161 B SMX 50650 ...2ASide B runout
SMX 50649Side A label
SMX 50650Side B label
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | New Zealand | Interfusion L 36161 / Concord Jazz (CJ 18)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Concord Jazz CJ-18First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Interfusion L 36161 / Interfusion L-36,161LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Interfusion L 36161 / Interfusion L-36,161LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Concord Jazz CJ 18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Concord Jazz ICJ-80110LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mexico | Concord Jazz CJ-18LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Concord Jazz LCJ-2012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Concord Jazz CJ-18 / Seoul Records SCPR-102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Jazz Unlimited Special Series JUN-9001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Concord Jazz CJ-18LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dindi5:52
- A2Rainbows6:41
- A3Rondo Espressivo4:40
- A4Manteca7:42
- B1St. Thomas7:26
- B2Concierto De Aranjuez13:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The L.A.4 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The L.A.4 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1992.
When was The L.A.4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, New Zealand. One of them is Concord Jazz CJ-18.
How do I tell if my copy of The L.A.4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJ-18, L 36161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CJA 18-IA and CJB 18-IA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The L.A.4 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.