Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Debut Records DEB 148
- Format
- LP, Album
The Cecil Taylor UnitNefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come
Vinyl pressings
Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come
by The Cecil Taylor Unit · 1966
16 pressings8 countriesFree JazzJazz
Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SFON-7075Fontana 888609-ZY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓑ 888609 1Y X1J 111 ✳︎Stamped A
888609 2Y 111 ✳︎Stamped B
888 609-1YLabel A
888 609-2YLabel B
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 888 609Fontana 888 609 ZY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C AA 888 609 1Y 1 670 111A side runout
C AA 888 609 2Y 1 670 112B side runout
Netherlands
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 609Fontana 688 609 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SFON-7075
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 609 1Y XDE 〄 111+ BSide A runout
888 609 2Y 111+Side B runout
888 609-1YSide A label
888 609-2YSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Denmark | Debut Records DEB 148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7075First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7075 / Fontana 888609-ZYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 609 / Fontana 888 609 ZYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 609 / Fontana 688 609 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana SFJL 926LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Freedom FLP 40124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Freedom FLP 40124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Europe | Freedom FLP 40124 / Freedom FLP 40 124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Germany | Freedom 28 487-7 U / Intercord ITC 28 487-7 ULP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Italy | Freedom FLP 40124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9708 / Freedom PA-9708LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Freedom FLP-40124 / Freedom FLP 40124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Freedom 278.101 / Freedom 278.101 BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-7075LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Freedom FLP 40124LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1What's New
- A2Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come (1st Variation)
- B1Lena (2nd Variation)
- B2Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come (2nd Variation)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 1976.
When was Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Denmark, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Debut Records DEB 148.
How do I tell if my copy of Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEB 148, SFON-7075, 888 609, 688 609) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nefertiti, The Beautiful One Has Come 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.