US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9063
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
M9063A-1C \ S [Eyes With Eyebrows]Runout side A
M9063B-1A \ S [Eyes With Eyebrows]Runout side B
(M-9063-A)Side A Label
(M-9063-B)Side B Label
McCoy TynerTrident
Vinyl pressings
Trident
by McCoy Tyner · 1975
12 pressings6 countriesPost BopJazz
Trident was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Trident
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9063
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M9063A 1B [eyes with eyebrows] STXSide A, etched
M9063B 1B [eyes with eyebrows] SX T S2Side B, etched
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLPS 19230Milestone BLPS 19230
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19230-ARunout side A
BLPS 19230-BRunout side B
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Milestone SMJ-6113Milestone M-9063
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄 Ⓑ M 9063A 1 1 1 +Runout Side A, stamped
M 9063B 1 1 1 +Runout Side B, stamped
M-9063-ALabel A
M-9063-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19230 / Milestone BLPS 19230First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6113 / Milestone M-9063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Milestone M-9063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Milestone M-9063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Milestone M-9063LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | France | Milestone 2C 066-97.355LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Milestone 9103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Milestone MSM-9063LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Milestone HBS 6035LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | Milestone MM 40-115 SLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Milestone CR00650LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Milestone 68.109LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Celestial Chant6:57
- A2Once I Loved7:52
- A3Elvin (Sir) Jones5:25
- B1Land Of The Lonely7:31
- B2Impressions5:01
- B3Ruby, My Dear7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trident are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Trident are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 2023.
When was Trident first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Milestone M-9063.
How do I tell if my copy of Trident is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9063, BLPS 19230, SMJ-6113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M9063A-1C \ S [Eyes With Eyebrows] and M9063B-1A \ S [Eyes With Eyebrows]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trident 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.
