US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712337A AT/GP PRSide A runout
ST-A-712338A AT/GP PRSide B runout
ST-A-712337 PRLabel, side A
ST-A-712338 PRLabel, side A
Roland KirkThe Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk
by Roland Kirk · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesAvant-garde JazzJazz
The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk 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 Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712337AAA-1 AT/GP PR DMatrix, side A
ST-A-712338AAA-1-11 AT/GP PR DMatrix, side B
ST-A-712337RILabel, side A
ST-A-712338RILabel, side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712337A AT/GP PRSide A runout
ST-A-712338A AT/GP PRSide B runout
ST-A-712337 RISide A label
ST-A-712338 RISide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712337A AT/GP PRRunout A
ST-A-712338A AT/GP PRRunout B
ST-A-712337 PRLabel A
ST-A-712338 PRLabel B
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Israel
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1592
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712337A AT/GPSide A runout etched
ST-A-712338A AT/GPSide B runout etched
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 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Israel | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 1592First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 295LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 295LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1592LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1592LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Volunteered Slavery5:40
- A2The Inflated Tear4:46
- A3Lady's Blues3:45
- Medley
- A5Search For The Reason Why2:04
- B1Making Love After Hours4:20
- B2Black Root3:17
- B3One Ton4:55
- B4A Laugh For Rory2:47
- B5Rahsaanica3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Israel. One of them is Atlantic SD 1592.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1592) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-712337A AT/GP PR and ST-A-712338A AT/GP PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Rahsaan Roland Kirk 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.
