US
1973- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records ES538El Saturn Records 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
The Sun Ra ArkestraDiscipline 27-II
Vinyl pressings
Discipline 27-II
by The Sun Ra Arkestra · 1973
11 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
Discipline 27-II was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Discipline 27-II
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records SQ-538
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
(Side A, etched): SR538-A
(Side B, etched): SR538-B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- El Saturn Records ES538El Saturn Records 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | El Saturn Records ES538 / El Saturn Records 538First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | El Saturn Records SQ-538First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | El Saturn Records 538First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | El Saturn Records ES538 / El Saturn Records 538First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | US | El Saturn Records ES538 / El Saturn Records 538LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Not On LabelLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | El Saturn Records SR-538LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK, Europe & US | Strut STRUT146LP / Art Yard STRUT146LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | El Saturn Records SR-538LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | El Saturn Records SR-538LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | El Saturn Records 538LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Quadraphonic · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Quadraphonic · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Pan Afro8:02
- A2Discipline 87:56
- A3Neptune5:47
- Discipline 27-II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Discipline 27-II are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Discipline 27-II are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2017.
When was Discipline 27-II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is El Saturn Records ES538.
How do I tell if my copy of Discipline 27-II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES538, SQ-538, 538) 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 Discipline 27-II 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.
