US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1439
- Format
- LP, Stereo · MO pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-65705-ARunout, side A
ST-A-65706-BRunout, side B
ST-A-65705-MOLabel, side A
ST-A-65706-MOLabel, side B
Nat AdderleyAutobiography
Vinyl pressings
Autobiography
by Nat Adderley · 1965
12 pressings6 countriesBopSoul-JazzLatin JazzJazz
Autobiography was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Autobiography
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1439
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12231-A AT LW WA runout
A-12232-B AT LW WB runout
12231Label, side A
12232Label, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1439
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-65705-A AT LWSide A runout
ST-A-65706-B LWSide B runout
ST-A-65705Side A label
ST-A-65706Side B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1439
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST A-65705 A ATA side dead wax
A-65706 A ATB side dead wax
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1439
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12231-A
A-12232-A
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 5032
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AML-2782-2B 1 B NTRunout Side A, Stamped
AML-2783-1B 1 U NTB side dead wax
AML.2782Label Side A
AML.2783Label Side 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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Atlantic 1439First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Atlantic 850008 SFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7293First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic ATL 5032First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1439First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1439First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1439First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1439First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1439First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Atlantic 1439LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic SD 1439LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic SD 1439 / Atlantic ATS-ST 05503LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sermonette5:55
- A2Work Song3:55
- A3The Old Country4:25
- A4Junkanoo3:03
- B1Stony Island3:29
- B2Little Boy With The Sad Eyes6:03
- B3Never Say Yes4:25
- B4Jive Samba5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Autobiography are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Autobiography are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Autobiography first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1439.
How do I tell if my copy of Autobiography is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1439, 1439, ATL 5032, 850008 S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-65705-A and ST-A-65706-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Autobiography 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.
