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John Coltrane – Coltrane's Sound
1964 · US · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 30, 2026
- MMint
- $267.52
- NMNear Mint
- $239.36
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $183.04
- VGVery Good
- $126.72
- G+Good Plus
- $70.40
- GGood
- $42.24
- FFair
- $28.16
- PPoor
- $14.08
11 copies listed on Discogs from $19.06.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $225.50ref VA-M35BAMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- ST-A-64553-A ATST-A-64553-A AT WP (Block-shaped "S" stamp)
- Runout — side B
- ST-A-64554-A ATST-A-64554-B AT WP (Block-shaped "S" stamp)
- Mastered At
- Atlantic Studios
- Pressed By
- MGM Custom Pressing Division
Specifications
- Artist
- John Coltrane
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Hard Bop
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- SD 1419
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1The Night Has A Thousand Eyes6:42
- A2Central Park West4:12
- A3Liberia6:45
- B1Body And Soul5:35
- B2Equinox8:33
- B3Satellite5:48
- Engineer
- Tom Dowd
About this record
The MGM Custom Pressing Division stamped this 1964 Atlantic stereo pressing with the early 'black fan' logo and no plant suffix—a hallmark of the first pressing. Matrix codes ST-A-64553-A AT and ST-A-64554-A AT (or their WP variants with block-shaped 'S' stamps) confirm the original run.
Demand nearly matches supply: 1009 collectors want it against 1029 who own one, yet only 11 copies are listed for sale, signaling scarcity at the asking price.
What drives its value
Coltrane's Sound commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches 264.45 USD, while a VG+ drops to 180.94 USD and a VG settles at 125.26 USD—the spread reflects how heavily wear punishes value on this 1964 pressing.
The lowest asking price sits at 19.06 USD across 11 active listings, a floor far below guide estimates, suggesting either heavy wear or dealer clearance. As the first pressing with the original 'black fan' logo on Atlantic SD 1419, this edition holds premium over later reissues.
The near-parity between want (1009) and have (1029) counts signals stable collector interest without shortage panic, yet the gap between floor and NM guide (236.61 USD) indicates patient buyers can negotiate below published estimates.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the Atlantic SD 1419 catalogue number and the MGM Custom Pressing Division plant mark. Check the dead wax for the matrix ST-A-64553-A AT on side A or ST-A-64554-A AT on side B; later pressings carry WP suffixes and a block-shaped 'S' stamp.
The label should display the early 'black fan' Atlantic logo without a pressing plant suffix—a visual marker absent from reissues. The copyright line reads © 1964 Atlantic Recording Corporation with Printed in USA.
No barcode appears on original 1964 stock. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for foxing or seepage; even light surface marks drop a Mint copy into NM territory.
The six tracks were recorded in October 1960 in New York, so any pressing defect or label damage is original wear, not manufacturing fault.
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Listen
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Release notes
First pressing with first style 'black fan' logo. No pressing plant suffix. Ⓒ 1964 Atlantic Recording Corporation Printed in USA Repress?
Recorded in NYC, October 24, 1960 (afternoon session: A2, B1; evening session: B3) and October 26, 1960 (A1, A3, B2) [jazzdisco.org].
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the matrix code on an original 1964 pressing?
Original first pressings carry ST-A-64553-A AT on side A and ST-A-64554-A AT on side B, stamped by MGM Custom Pressing Division. Later variants add WP suffixes and a block-shaped 'S' stamp in the dead wax. The absence of a plant suffix is the key identifier of the earliest run.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
The price guide values a VG+ copy at 180.94 USD. This represents an estimate as of the guide's publication date; actual sales depend on eye appeal, label condition, and whether the buyer accepts the 'black fan' logo variant as premium or standard.
Why is there such a big gap between Mint and VG prices?
A Mint copy is priced at 264.45 USD while a VG is 125.26 USD. This steep drop reflects the rarity of unplayed 1964 Atlantic pressings and collector preference for original 'black fan' label stock in pristine condition. Even minor surface marks or label wear shift the grade down and halve the value.
Is this the original pressing or a reissue?
This is the first pressing, issued in 1964 on Atlantic SD 1419 with the original 'black fan' logo and no pressing plant suffix. The matrix codes ST-A-64553-A AT and ST-A-64554-A AT confirm the MGM Custom Pressing Division run. Reissues carry WP suffixes and later label designs.
What is the lowest price I should expect to pay?
The lowest asking price across 11 active listings is 19.06 USD, though this likely reflects heavy wear or label damage. For a collectible grade (VG or better), expect to pay between 125.26 USD (VG) and 180.94 USD (VG+) based on current market guides. Mint copies command 264.45 USD.