France
1971- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MU. 61220 A1 MPSide A runout
MU. 6120 B MPSide B runout
AM 6120 ASide A label
AM 6120 BSide B label
Paul Bley QuintetThe Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet
by Paul Bley Quintet · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- America Records 30 AM 6120America Records 6120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MU 6120 A1 MPRunout A
MU 6120 B MPRunout B
AM 6120 BSide A / B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | America Records 30 AM 6120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | America Records 30 AM 6120 / America Records 6120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Columbia YS-2756-MU / Musidisc YS-2756-MULP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Columbia YS-2756-MU / Musidisc YS-2756-MULP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 1007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC1007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 1007, IC1007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 1007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6120LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6120LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Klactoveesedstene11:45
- A2I Remember Harlem4:50
- B1The Blessing10:30
- B2Free5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France. One of them is America Records 30 AM 6120.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30 AM 6120) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MU. 61220 A1 MP and MU. 6120 B MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fabulous Paul Bley Quintet 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.