US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9137
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 9137 A P (A) QRunout side A
M 9137 B P (A) QRunout side B
Sonny RollinsThe Solo Album
Vinyl pressings
The Solo Album
by Sonny Rollins · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesFree ImprovisationFree JazzJazz
The Solo Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Solo Album
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9137
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Demonstration n.f.s.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone 68.172
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone 68.172Milestone M-9137
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9137
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
40-M-9137/A etRunout Side A
40-M-9137/B etRunout Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Milestone 68.172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Milestone 68.172 / Milestone M-9137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Milestone M-9137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Milestone MI 9137First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1985 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-28061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-28061First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Milestone M-9137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Milestone M-9137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Milestone M-9137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Milestone NM 3016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASoloscope (Part 1)28:15
- BSoloscope (Part 2)27:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Solo Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Solo Album are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was The Solo Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Milestone M-9137.
How do I tell if my copy of The Solo Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9137, 68.172, MI 9137, VIJ-28061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 9137 A P (A) Q and M 9137 B P (A) Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Solo Album 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.
