US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1420
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-64543-C LW AT WRunout side A
ST-A-64544-D LW AT WRunout side B
The Modern Jazz QuartetA Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet
Vinyl pressings
A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1964
11 pressings6 countriesGypsy JazzFolkCool JazzJazz
A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet
6 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1420
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1420
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12057Label, side A
12058Label, side B
Australia
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AL-31,305
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT. 1420
- Format
- LP, Mono
Italy
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1420
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic AL-31,305First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 1420First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | Atlantic 1420First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1420First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1420First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic 1420First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7333LP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7333 / Atlantic SAL-7133LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Italy | Atlantic ATL LP 09090LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Atlantic 587044LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Atlantic 588044LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reunion Blues3:38
- A2Winter Tale5:23
- A3Concorde3:45
- A4Yesterdays4:29
- B1Fünf Sätze10:34
- Concert Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1968.
When was A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy. One of them is Atlantic SD 1420.
How do I tell if my copy of A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1420, 1420, AL-31,305, AT. 1420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-64543-C LW AT W and ST-A-64544-D LW AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Quartet Is A Quartet Is A Quartet 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.
