Vinyl pressings
by Ornette Coleman · 1982
Of Human Feelings was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 A-1B JG♡ [EDP logo] M1Side A runout, var.1
Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 B-1B [EDP logo] M1Side B runout, var.1
Imp 2 ⟷ AN 2001 A-1B JG♡ [EDP logo] M2Side A runout, var.2
Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 B-1B [EDP logo] M1Side B runout, var.2
AN 2001 A-1U ̶A̶N̶ ̶2̶0̶0̶1̶A̶-̶1̶A̶ 2 1Runout side A, stamped; "JG♡" etched
AN 2001 B-1U ̶A̶N̶ ̶2̶0̶0̶1̶B̶-̶1̶ A̸ ̸1̸ JG♡ 2 1Runout side B, stamped; "JG♡" etched
AN 2001-ALabel side A
AN 2001-BLabel side B
031 6313338 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A, stamped
031 6313338 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B, stamped
AN 2001 ASide A
AN 2001 BSide B
Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 A-1B JG♡Side A runout, etched ["AN 2001 A-1B" is stamped]
Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 B-1BSide B runout, etched ["AN 2001 B-1B" is stamped]
EDP MISides A & B runouts, stamped ["EDP" is encircled, "MI" is hand-etched]
AN-2001-ASide A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Antilles 6313 338First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Antilles AN-2001 / Antilles AN 2001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Antilles ANLP-12001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Antilles AN-2001 / Antilles AN 2001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Antilles AN-2001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Penstar Records 1001LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Antilles AN-2001LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Japan | Antilles 25S-3001 / Polystar 25S-3001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Antilles 25S-3001 / Polystar 25S-3001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Antilles I-205.114LP, Album | LP, Album |
10 vinyl pressings of Of Human Feelings are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Japan, France and more. One of them is Antilles AN-2001.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AN-2001, 25S-3001, 6313 338, ANLP-12001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 A-1B JG♡ [EDP logo] M1 and Imp 1 ⟷ AN 2001 B-1B [EDP logo] M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
