US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-84
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-84-A LWSide A [Etched] (Variants 1 & 2)
AS-84-B-2 LWSide B [Etched] (Variant 1)
VAN GELDERBoth sides [Stamped]
AS-84-B-1 LWSide B [Etched] (Variant 2)
Vinyl pressings
1984
by Yusef Lateef · 1965
16 pressings3 countriesPost BopFree ImprovisationModalJazz
1984 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 1984
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-84
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A-84 · A LW VAN GELDERSide A, runout
A · 84 · B-3 VAN GELDER LWSide B, runout
A-84-ASide A, label
A-84-BSide B, label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-84Impulse! AS-84
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AS-84 · A LW VAN GELDERSide A
AS-84 · B-1 LW VAN GELDERSide B
AS-84-AA Side, label
AS-84-BB Side, label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-84
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-84 · A LW VAN GELDERRunout Side 1
A-84 · B-1 LW VAN GELDERRunout Side 2
A-84-ALabel Side 1
A-84-BLabel Side 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-84
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Gatefold
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Sparton Impulse! Records A 84Impulse! A 84
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Sparton Impulse! Records A 84 / Impulse! A 84First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! AS-84First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-84First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-84 / Impulse! AS-84First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-84First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-84First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-84LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-84 / Impulse! AS-84LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Impulse! A-84 / ABC Records AS-84LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Impulse! AS-84 / ABC Records AS-84LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-84 / ABC Records AS-84LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! A-84 / Impulse! AS-84LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Impulse! 700203 / Elemental Music 700203LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Impulse! A-84LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Impulse! A-84LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Impulse! AS-84LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A119848:15
- A2Try Love2:14
- A3Soul Sister3:10
- A4Love Waltz4:28
- B1One Little Indian2:25
- B2Listen To The Wind6:13
- B3Warm Fire4:19
- B4Gee! Sam Gee5:20
- B5The Greatest Story Ever Told3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1984 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of 1984 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2024.
When was 1984 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Impulse! AS-84.
How do I tell if my copy of 1984 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-84, A-84, A 84) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS-84-A LW and AS-84-B-2 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1984 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.
