US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1414
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-63539-A AT W1Etched runout side 1
ST-A-63540-A AT W1Etched runout side 2
Vinyl pressings
The Sheriff
by The Modern Jazz Quartet · 1964
38 pressings12 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
The Sheriff 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 The Sheriff
19 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 9 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 1414
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12053-BRunout A (Variant 1)
A-12054-BRunout B (Variant 1)
A-12053-A AT WRunout A, etched (Variant 2)
A-12054-A AT WRunout B, etched (Variant 2)
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1414
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-63539-A AT W1SEtched runout side 1
ST-A-63540-A AT W1SEtched runout side 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1414
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1414Atlantic 1414
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint · Mono Label on Stereo Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
DL ST-A-63539-A ATRunout A side, etched
DL ST-A-63540-A ATRunout B side, etched
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-K 8161London Atlantic HA-K 8161
- 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Universal Record Club UJ-713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic AL-31,280First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic SAL-31,280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Universal Record Club SUJ-713First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Atlantic AT 1414First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 432.074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 462074First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 432.074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Italy | Atlantic 1414 / Atlantic LPA 1414First yearLP | LP |
| 1964 | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7170 / Atlantic SAL-7062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Atlantic AL 31280 / Atlantic FL 31280First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Spain | Belter 12.060 / Atlantic 12.060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | UK | London Records HA-K 8161 / London Atlantic HA-K 8161First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | London Records SH-K 8161 / London Atlantic SH-K 8161First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Atlantic SD 1414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6089A / Atlantic SD-1414LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6089A / Atlantic SD 1414LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6089A / Atlantic SD 1414LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-4542ALP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Pure Pleasure Records Limited PPAN 11414 / Pure Pleasure Records Limited Atlantic PPAN SD11414LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Atlantic 1414LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | ATCO Records LPAT 5032 / Fermata Produções LPAT 5032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Atlantic 940 042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-7549ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1414LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1414LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1414LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Sheriff2:39
- A2In A Crowd3:09
- A3Bachianas Brasileiras5:43
- A4Mean To Me4:21
- B1Natural Affection4:10
- B2Donnie's Theme4:13
- B3Carnival6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sheriff are there?
38 vinyl pressings of The Sheriff are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1964 and 2018.
When was The Sheriff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1414.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sheriff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1414, 1414, HA-K 8161, SH-K 8161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-63539-A AT W1 and ST-A-63540-A AT W1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sheriff 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.
