US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 40127
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Rahsaan Rahsaan
by Rahsaan Roland Kirk & The Vibration Society · 1970
18 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzModalFree JazzJazz
Rahsaan Rahsaan was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Rahsaan Rahsaan
7 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1575Atlantic SD1575
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST·A·702039-A AT ONB PR. WSide A runout, variant 1
ST·A-702040-A AT ONB PR WSide B runout, variant 1
ST-A-702039C AT GP PRSide A runout, variant 2
ST-A-702040C AT GP PRSide B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1575Atlantic SD1575
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-702039 MOSide A
ST-A-702040 MOSide B
ST-A-702039 CC MO PR AT △15467 gpSide A runout, variant 1
ST·A-702040 CC MO AT- gp △15467-XSide B runout, variant 1
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1575
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1575
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1575Atlantic SD1575
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SD 1575 (ST-A-702039 MO)Side A
SD 1575 (ST-A-702040 MO)Side B
ST-A-702039 CC MO PR AT △15467 gpRun-out Side A
ST·A-702040 CC MO AT- gp △15467-XRun-out Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic 40127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1575First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1575First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2400110LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Atlantic K40127LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-8018ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Spain | Atlantic 40127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 40 127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9290LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1575 / Atlantic SD1575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1575LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Seeker17:21
- A1 (I)Black Classical Rap
- A1 (II)The Seeker
- A1 (III)Thank You, Bird
- A1 (IV)New Orleans
- A2Satin Doll2:16
- B1Introduction1:40
- B2Medley4:50
- B2 (a)Going Home
- B2 (b)Sentimental Journey
- B2 (c)In Monument
- B2 (d)Lover
- B3Sweet Fire6:02
- B4Introduction3:17
- B5Baby Let Me Shake Your Tree4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rahsaan Rahsaan are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Rahsaan Rahsaan are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was Rahsaan Rahsaan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 40127.
How do I tell if my copy of Rahsaan Rahsaan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40127, SD 1575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rahsaan Rahsaan 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.