US
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STA-A-61-343Label, side A
STA-A-61-344Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Free Jazz
by The Ornette Coleman Double Quartet · 1961
87 pressings11 countriesFree JazzJazz
Free Jazz was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Free Jazz
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1364Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Die-Cut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
11807-A AT. W J ["ankh" symbol]Runout side A, variant 1
11808-A AT. W J ["ankh" symbol]Runout side B, variant 1
11807-A AT⸱ W ["ankh" symbol]Runout side A, variant 2
11808-B AT. W ["ankh" symbol]Runout side B, variant 2
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Die-Cut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STA-A-61343Label, side A
STA-A-61344Label, side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1364Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Die-Cut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
61343-A AT 2 ["ankh" symbol]Runout side A
61344-A AT 2 ["ankh" symbol]Runout side B
ST-A-61343Label side A
ST-A-61344Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Diecut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
Side A: 11807-A AT W J
Side B: 11808-A AT W J
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1364Atlantic AT. 1364
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove, Die-Cut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
WJ. CA 11807-A 1. ATRunout Side A
WJ. CA 11808-A 1. ATRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 87 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic AT. 1364First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Atlantic 1364First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1364First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1364LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic SD 1364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Atlantic SD 1364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 412.008 / Atlantic 412008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 412 008 / Atlantic 412.008LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Atlantic 412 008 / Atlantic 412.008LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD-1364LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic K 40232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic K 40232 / Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD-1364LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6059ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6059ALP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6059A / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6059A / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD-1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Atlantic KSD 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Disques DOM VNL 12202 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | Italy | Studio Media VNL 12202 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2011 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 12202 LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2011 | Italy | Studio Media VNL 12202 LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | ORG Music ORGM-1083 PL2 / ORG Music INT : 26893LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / ORG Music ORGM-108312", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2013 | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / ORG Music ORGM-1083LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL976HGLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL976HBLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Germany | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Now Or Never Recordings NON23012LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0052CVLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3937 / Artone Label Group MOVLP3937LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0052LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic KSD 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic 412.008 (S)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 240LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic LPA 1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic ATL-LP 09047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic ATL-LP 09047 / Atlantic Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic SMJ-7024 / Atlantic (SAL-7014)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD-1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1364 / Atlantic SD 1364LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD-1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1364 / Atlantic 1364LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 1364 / Atlantic SD-1364LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFree Jazz (Part 1)19:55
- BFree Jazz (Part 2)16:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Free Jazz are there?
87 vinyl pressings of Free Jazz are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1961 and 2026.
When was Free Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Atlantic SD 1364, released September 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Free Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1364, 1364) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STA-A-61-343 and STA-A-61-344. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Free Jazz 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.