US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66869Side 1 Matrix
ST-A-66870Side 2 Matrix
ST-A-66869-BSide A etched, variant 1
ST-A-66870-BSide B etched, variant 1
Vinyl pressings
Drums Unlimited
by Max Roach · 1966
36 pressings9 countriesHard BopJazz
Drums Unlimited was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Drums Unlimited
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 12401-BB (MR) LW △9532Side A runout etched
A 12401-BB-RE (MR) LW △9532-XSide B runout etched
12401Side B label
12402Side A label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-12401-B LW REHSide A runout
A-12402-B LW REHSide B runout
12401Side A label
12402Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66869Side 1 Matrix
ST-A-66870Side 2 Matrix
ST-A-66869-BB-RE (MR) △9481 Σ ⌐Side A etched
ST-A-66870-AA Σ ⌐ (MR) AT[rotated 90*] △9481-X WSide B etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12401-BB ∆9532Side 1 Runout Etched
A-12402-BB-RE ∆9532-XSide 2 Runout Etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1467
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-12401-B LWSide 1 Runout Etched
A-12402-B LWSide 2 Runout Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421 02First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1467LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1467First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1467First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1467First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 1467First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9348LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | Atlantic HAT 421 02LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Atlantic ATL - LP 09063 / Atlantic 1467LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-6035A / Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 30012 / Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Atlantic K 40552LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-7513ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 519LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Italy | Atlantic ATL 50 519LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Argentina | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 519LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic ATL - LP 09063 / Atlantic ATL LP 09063LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1467 / Atlantic ATL LP 09063LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SD-1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-6035A / Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1101 / Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1467LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Drum Also Waltzes3:30
- A2Nommo12:45
- A3Drums Unlimited4:25
- B1St. Louis Blues5:08
- B2For Big Sid3:01
- B3In The Red (A Xmas Carol)12:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Drums Unlimited are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Drums Unlimited are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 2022.
When was Drums Unlimited first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Spain. One of them is Atlantic SD 1467.
How do I tell if my copy of Drums Unlimited is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1467, 1467, HATS 421 02) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-66869 and ST-A-66870. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Drums Unlimited 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.
