US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9171Impulse! AS-9171
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS-9171A 3W LW TƧMSide A runout
AS-9171-B LW TSMSide B runout
AS-9171-ASide A label
AS-9171-BSide B label
Tom ScottRural Still Life
Vinyl pressings
Rural Still Life
by Tom Scott · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesModalJazz-FunkJazz
Rural Still Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Rural Still Life
1 pressing came out in 1968, 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.
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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Impulse! A-9171 / Impulse! AS-9171First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Columbia 1 C 052-90 809LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9171 / ABC Records AS-9171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9171 / Impulse! A-9171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Impulse! A-9171 / ABC Impulse! A-9171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-29060 / Impulse! A-9171LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records 29060 / Impulse! A-9171LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Impulse! AS-9171 / Universal Music Special Markets B0012608-01LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | 8th Records 9171LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Impulse! AS-9171 / Impulse A-9171LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Canada | Impulse! 9027-9171LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rural Still Life #263:27
- A2Song #16:34
- A3Freak In7:08
- B1With Respect To John Coltrane8:03
- B2Juss Messin' Around5:21
- B3Body And Soul6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rural Still Life are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rural Still Life are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 2019.
When was Rural Still Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Impulse! A-9171.
How do I tell if my copy of Rural Still Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-9171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS-9171A 3W LW TƧM and AS-9171-B LW TSM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rural Still Life 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.
