US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The Grassella Oliphant QuartetThe Grass Roots
Vinyl pressings
The Grass Roots
by The Grassella Oliphant Quartet · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
The Grass Roots was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Grass Roots
9 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 4 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12233-AA (MR) AT △8025 WSide A runout
A-12234-AA AT (MR) △8025-X WSide B runout
12233Label, side A
12234Label, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12233-A LW ATSide A runout
A-12234-A LW ATSide B runout
12233Label, side A
12234Label, side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1438
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12233-A LW AT WSide A runout
A-12234-A LW AT WSide B runout
12233Side A label
12234Side B label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SAL.5034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic SAL.5034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Atlantic ATL.5034First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1438First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1438First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1438First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1438First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1438LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1One For The Masses4:34
- A2The Descendant3:00
- A3Star Dust4:02
- A4Uptown Hours4:04
- A5Mrs. O3:23
- B1Haitian Lady4:05
- B2Shiny Stockings4:10
- B3Granfather's Waltz3:31
- B4Step Lightly4:36
- B5Mood Indigo3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Grass Roots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Grass Roots are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Grass Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Italy. One of them is Atlantic SD 1438.
How do I tell if my copy of The Grass Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1438, 1438, SAL.5034, ATL.5034) 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 The Grass Roots 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.