Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15 274MPS Records MPS 15 274 ST
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1970 E70 ◇Z A1 25 0654 377 S1 MPS 15274 S1Runout, side A
℗ 1970 E70 ◇Z B 25 0654 377 S2 MPS 15274 S2Runout, side B
The Albert Mangelsdorff QuartetNever Let It End
Vinyl pressings
Never Let It End
by The Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesAvant-garde JazzPost BopJazz
Never Let It End 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 Never Let It End
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15 274 ST
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 274 / MPS Records MPS 15 274 STFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15 274 STFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records 21 20733-1 / BASF CRM 733LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Germany | BASF CRM 733 / MPS Records 15274LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2507-MPLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2507-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | MPS Records 31 124LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1981 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1723-PLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | MPS Records ULS-1723-PLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | MPS Records 0221344MSWLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 20733-1 / BASF 21 20733-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Wide Open3:45
- A2Never Let It End9:48
- A3Certain Beauty9:14
- B1The 13th Color6:54
- B2Open Mind4:17
- B3Roitz And Spring7:14
- B4Nachwort1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Let It End are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Never Let It End are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 2026.
When was Never Let It End first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15 274.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Let It End is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15 274, MPS 15 274 ST) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗ 1970 E70 ◇Z A1 25 0654 377 S1 MPS 15274 S1 and ℗ 1970 E70 ◇Z B 25 0654 377 S2 MPS 15274 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Let It End 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.