UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 583 724
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
583724 A//1 420 11Stamped A
583724 B//1 420 11 1Stamped B
Marion BrownPorto Novo
Vinyl pressings
Porto Novo
by Marion Brown · 1969
11 pressings4 countriesFree JazzFree ImprovisationJazz
Porto Novo was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Porto Novo
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 583 724First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Polydor MP 2143LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Polydor 583 724LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AL 1001 / Freedom AL 1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Freedom PA-9714LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 1001 / Freedom AL 1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 1001 / Freedom AL 1001LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 1001 / Freedom AL 1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Freedom K18P-9390LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Freedom K18P-9390LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | ORG Music ORGM-2149 / Freedom ORGM-2149LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Similar Limits6:25
- A2Sound Structure6:10
- A3Improvisation5:50
- B1QBIC6:32
- B2Porto Novo11:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Porto Novo are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Porto Novo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2020.
When was Porto Novo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Polydor 583 724.
How do I tell if my copy of Porto Novo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 583 724) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 583724 A//1 420 11 and 583724 B//1 420 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Porto Novo 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.