US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R-9-6078-A-1 30,223 ①-1Runout side A, etched
R-9-6078-B-1 30,224 ①-1Runout side B, etched
30,223Label side A, printed
30,224Label side B, printed
The Chico Hamilton QuintetA Different Journey
Vinyl pressings
A Different Journey
by The Chico Hamilton Quintet · 1963
12 pressings6 countriesHard BopPost BopModalJazz
A Different Journey was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 A Different Journey
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6078
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-6078-A-2 10,223 ①-1Runout side A, etched
R-6078-B-2 10,224 ①-1Runout side B, etched
10,223Label side A, printed
10,224Label side B, printed
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pessing
- Runout / matrix
o 30223-1A 1 p A 1A-Side Runout
o 30224-1A 1 p AB-Side Runout
30,223A-Side Label
30,224B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6078
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 12474
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-9-6078-A-1 30,223 ①-1Runout side A, etched
R-9-6078-B-1 30,224 ①-1Runout side B, etched
30,223Label side A, printed
30,224Label side B, printed
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6078
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-6078-A - 1 PE 10,223SIDE 1
R-6078-B - 2 10,224SIDE 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | Reprise Records 12474First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Reprise Records R-6078First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Reprise Records R9-6078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Italy | Reprise Records RI 6078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | Japan | Reprise Records SMJ-7093 / Reprise Records SREP-7053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R-6078First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R9-6078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R-6078First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Reprise Records R9-6078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Reprise Records SMJ-7485LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical CM-M-059LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical cm-S-059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sun Yen Yen5:55
- A2A Voice In The Night6:55
- A3A Different Journey7:49
- B1The Vulture4:14
- B2One Sheridan Square15:10
- B3Island Blues1:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Different Journey are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Different Journey are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was A Different Journey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Argentina, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Reprise Records R9-6078.
How do I tell if my copy of A Different Journey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R9-6078, R-6078, 12474, RI 6078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-9-6078-A-1 30,223 ①-1 and R-9-6078-B-1 30,224 ①-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Different Journey 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.
