US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJ/2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A4RS-3426-1 BJ/2 1-S dh ISide A runout etched
A4RS-3427-1A BJ/2 S-2 dh ISide B runout etched
A4RS-3426Side A label
A4RS-3427Side B label
Walter Bishop, Jr.Coral Keys
Vinyl pressings
Coral Keys
by Walter Bishop, Jr. · 1971
10 pressings3 countriesPost BopModalHard BopJazz
Coral Keys was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Coral Keys
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Black Jazz Records OPL-2002 / Black Jazz Records BJ/2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Black Jazz Records OPL-2002LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Black Jazz Records AC - 20.014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1078 / Real Gone Music RGM-1078LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2020 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/2 / Real Gone Music RGM-1078LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/2 / Real Gone Music RGM 1078LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1078 / Real Gone Music RGM-1078LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Japan | Black Jazz Records RGM-1078 / P-Vine Records PLP-6997LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/2 / Real Gone Music RGM 1078LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Coral Keys6:20
- A2Waltz For Zweetie5:08
- A3Track Down4:51
- A4Soul Turn Around7:18
- B1Our November4:10
- B2Three Loves5:00
- B3Freedom Suite7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coral Keys are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Coral Keys are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2026.
When was Coral Keys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJ/2.
How do I tell if my copy of Coral Keys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJ/2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A4RS-3426-1 BJ/2 1-S dh I and A4RS-3427-1A BJ/2 S-2 dh I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coral Keys 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.