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John Coltrane – "Live" At The Village Vanguard
Germany · Impulse! · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Stereo
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- $40ref VA-HNYSQMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States — The album itself is in Near Mint condition, and the outer cover is in Very Good shape with minimal wear. The inner sleeve is also in excellent, near-mint condition. If you would like detailed photos of any part of the album, please feel free to send me a message!
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 A/2
- Runout — side B
- R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 B/2
- Rights society
- GEMA/BIEM, BMI, ASCAP
- Label Code
- LC 1056(Label Side A & B)
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
- Made By
- WEA Musik GmbH
- Manufactured By
- Record Service GmbH
- Recorded At
- Village Vanguard
- Pressed By
- Record Service Alsdorf
Specifications
- Artist
- John Coltrane
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Modal
- Label
- Impulse!, MCA Records
- Catalog number
- AS-10
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Spiritual13:30
- A2Softly As In A Morning Sunrise6:25
- BChasin' The Trane15:55
- Producer
- Bob Thiele
- Engineer, Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By
- Rudy Van Gelder
- Design [Cover]
- Robert Flynn
- Photography By [Liner Photo And Cover Photo]
- Pete Turner
About this record
The runout matrix R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 A/2 and B/2 identifies this as a German pressing by Record Service Alsdorf, not the original 1962 Impulse! release. Demand is tight: 150 collectors want it against 172 who own one, and only 4 copies are listed for sale at 22.99 USD or above, making clean stock scarce in the current market.
What drives its value
This German reissue carries a wide condition-based spread: Mint copies fetch 43.95 USD, while VG+ drops to 30.07 USD and VG settles at 20.82 USD—a signal that surface quality and groove wear matter sharply on this pressing. The lowest asking price of 22.99 USD sits between VG and VG+ grades, typical for dealer-listed stock.
Only 4 copies are currently for sale, a tight inventory. The want-to-have ratio (150 want against 172 have) suggests steady collector interest without acute shortage; the reissue status and German origin position it below original 1962 Impulse! pressings in the hierarchy, but the three-track album format and the Coltrane-Dolphy pairing keep demand consistent.
Stereo pressing and the MCA Records reissue date (℗ 1976) are standard markers; the real driver is availability—few German copies in circulation relative to collector reach.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number AS-10 and the label credit MCA Records (not the original ABC-Paramount Impulse!). The dead-wax runout must read R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 A/2 on side A and R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 B/2 on side B, stamped by Record Service Alsdorf.
The pressing plant name appears in the runout and on the label: Made in Germany by WEA Music GmbH. The cover notes "A product of ABC-Paramount Records Inc. ℗ 1976" and "℗ + © MCA Records Inc." confirm the reissue date.
The label is blue sky with white clouds and a rainbow (Impulse! house style). No barcode is present.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the groove walls for wear; the three tracks (totaling the album) mean consistent groove depth across the side. Play-test to detect inner-groove distortion, which signals VG or lower condition.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Release notes
Originally released in 1962
-Cover- The New Wave in Jazz... Feel It On Impulse Records, a product of ABC-Paramount Records Eric Dolphy, Courtesy of Prestige Records Recorded at The Village Vanguard, NYC, November 2 and 3, 1961. A product of ABC-Paramount Records Inc. ℗ 1976 ℗ + © MCA Records Inc.
-Label- Made in Germany by WEA Music GmbH Blue Sky with white Clouds and a Rainbow MCA Records STEREO AS10 LC 1056
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1962 Impulse! pressing or a reissue?
This is a reissue. The label reads MCA Records and the copyright line states ℗ 1976, marking it as a later pressing. The original 1962 release was on ABC-Paramount Impulse! The runout matrix R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 A/2 and B/2 confirms German manufacture by Record Service Alsdorf, not the original pressing plant.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 30.07 USD. This estimate assumes typical wear and playability; actual sales vary by dealer and exact condition details. The current lowest asking price across 4 listed copies is 22.99 USD, which typically sits between VG and VG+ condition.
Why is this German pressing harder to find than the original?
German reissues of American jazz titles were pressed in smaller quantities than original US releases. Record Service Alsdorf's pressing run was likely limited to European distribution. Only 4 copies are currently for sale, and the want count (150) nearly matches the have count (172), indicating steady demand relative to scarce inventory.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
A Mint graded copy is listed at 43.95 USD, while a VG copy is 20.82 USD. The gap reflects sensitivity to surface noise and groove wear on this three-track album; each side must play cleanly without distortion to command higher grades.
How do I verify the exact pressing plant?
Look at the runout (dead wax) on both sides: it must read R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 A/2 and R/S Alsdorf A C-AS-10 B/2. The R/S prefix stands for Record Service, and Alsdorf is the plant location in Germany. The label also states Made in Germany by WEA Music GmbH. Both sources confirm authenticity.