US
1968- Label and catalog number
- ESP-Disk' 1040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ESPS (C) 1040 A ORT-5 DBHRunout etching side A
ESPS (C) 1040 B ORT-5 DBHRunout etching side B
Marion Brown QuartetWhy Not
Vinyl pressings
Why Not
by Marion Brown Quartet · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
Why Not 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 Why Not
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | ESP-Disk' 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | ESP-Disk' 1040LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5009 / ESP-Disk' BT 5009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1975 | Japan | ESP-Disk' BT-5009LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Get Back get1040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESP 1040 / BASE Record ESP 1040LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | ESP-Disk' ESP 1040 / BASE Record ESP 1040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ESP-Disk' 1040LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1La Sorrela12:35
- A2Fortunato8:30
- B1Why Not6:50
- B2Homecoming10:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Not are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Why Not are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 2002.
When was Why Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is ESP-Disk' 1040.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESPS (C) 1040 A ORT-5 DBH and ESPS (C) 1040 B ORT-5 DBH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Not 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.