US
1962- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP 8271New Jazz NJ 8271
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove
- Runout / matrix
NJLP-8271-A AB A Z Van Gelder
NJLP-8271.B A Z AB Van Gelder
Steve LacyEvidence
Vinyl pressings
Evidence
by Steve Lacy · 1962
14 pressings6 countriesBopPost BopJazz
Evidence was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Evidence
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8271 / New Jazz NJ 8271First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | New Jazz NJ 8271 / Prestige MJ 7051LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8271 / New Jazz NJ 8271LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz NJ 8271 / Prestige NJLP 8271LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7567LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7567LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | New Jazz SMJ-6272 / New Jazz NJLP 8271LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Prestige MPP 2505LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Prestige HBS 6095LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 68.328 / Prestige NJ 8271LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-1755 / New Jazz NJ-8271LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | modern silence OI010LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW007LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK | New Jazz NJLP 8271, NJ 8271 / The Electric Recording Co. ERC082LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1The Mystery Song
- A2Evidence
- A3Let's Cool One
- B1San Francisco Holiday
- B2Something To Live For
- B3Who Knows
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Evidence are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Evidence are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Evidence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJLP 8271.
How do I tell if my copy of Evidence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP 8271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NJLP-8271-A AB A Z Van Gelder and NJLP-8271.B A Z AB Van Gelder. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Evidence 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.
