US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Prestige NJ 8255New Jazz NJLP 8255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NJLP - 8255 A RVGSide A
NJLP - 8255 B RVGSide B
Oliver NelsonStraight Ahead
Vinyl pressings
Straight Ahead
by Oliver Nelson · 1961
15 pressings7 countriesPost BopJazz
Straight Ahead was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Straight Ahead
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International MJ-7031Prestige (NJLP-8255)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Japan | Top Rank International MJ-7031 / Prestige (NJLP-8255)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Prestige MJ-7031 / Top Rank International (RANK-7022)LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Prestige NJ 8255 / New Jazz NJLP 8255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Esquire 32-168LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige NJ 8255 / New Jazz NJ 8255LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Prestige PPR 083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6506(M) / New Jazz SMJ-6506(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6506(M) / New Jazz 8255LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Prestige 823.571-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Original Jazz Classics OJC-099 / Prestige NJ-8255LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-099 / Prestige NJ-8255LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-099 / Prestige NJ-8255LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW031LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Prestige CR00734 / New Jazz CR00734LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Prestige PPR 083LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Images
- A2Six And Four
- A3Mama Lou
- B1Ralph's New Blues
- B2Straight Ahead
- B3111-44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Straight Ahead are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Straight Ahead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Japan. One of them is Prestige NJ 8255.
How do I tell if my copy of Straight Ahead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJ 8255, MJ-7031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NJLP - 8255 A RVG and NJLP - 8255 B RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Straight Ahead 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.
