US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Transition trlp 10
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRLP10A SR / 5NSide A runout stamped / etched
TRLP10B SR / 5NSide B runout stamped / etched
Vinyl pressings
Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1
by Sun Ra · 1957
25 pressings7 countriesPost BopJazz
Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Transition trlp 10First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Delmark Records DL-411LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Delmark Records DL-411LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Delmark Records DL-411LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Goody GY 30002 / Goody GY 30.002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | Transition PA-7006 / Trio Records PA-7006LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Japan | Transition PA-7006 / Trio Records PA-7006LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | Netherlands | 6 Spices 6S 229004 / Music & Words 6S 229004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Poppydisc PoppyLP028 / Rev-Ola LP028LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | UK | Poppydisc PoppyLP028 / Rev-Ola LP028LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | Europe | Cornbread Records CRNBR16040LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2019 | UK | Not Now Music CATLP158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | Sam Records ARTISAN 6 / Saga ARTISAN 6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered |
| 2025 | France | Sam Records SRSLP06 / Saga SRSLP06LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2026 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4645LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonet SLP-23LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DL-411LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-411LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-411 / Delmark Records 411LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-411 / Delmark Records 411LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Brainville4:29
- A2Call For All Demons4:30
- A3Transition3:40
- A4Possession5:00
- A5Street Named Hell3:55
- B1Lullaby For Realville4:40
- B2Future3:15
- B3New Horizons3:05
- B4Fall Off The Log4:00
- B5Sun Song3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 2026.
When was Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Transition trlp 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use trlp 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRLP10A SR / 5N and TRLP10B SR / 5N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz By Sun Ra Vol. 1 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.
