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John Coltrane – The Africa Brass Sessions, Vol. 2
1974 · US · Impulse! · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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- $60ref VA-VFQADMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States — album cover sleeve and album and near mint condition
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AS-9273-A
- Runout — side B
- AS-9273-B
- Matrix / runout
- T1 AS - 9273 - A - 1 KENDUN A8T1 AS - 9273 - B - 1 KENDUN A8T2 AS - 9273 - A - 1 KENDUN A3T2 AS - 9273 - B - 1 KENDUN A11
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- T(Etched both sides runout)
- Mastered At
- Westlake Studios
- Lacquer Cut At
- Kendun Recorders
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Specifications
- Artist
- John Coltrane
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Modal, Post Bop
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- Impulse!, ABC Records
- Catalog number
- AS-9273
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Song Of The Underground Railroad6:37
- A2Greensleeves10:49
- BAfrica16:01
- Producer
- Ed Michel
- Producer [Guidance]
- Alice Coltrane
- Producer [Original Recordings]
- Creed Taylor
- Arranged By, Conductor
- Eric Dolphy
- Artwork
- Tim Bryant
- Photography By
- Ron Slenzak
About this record
The Kendun stamp in the dead wax identifies this 1974 Impulse! pressing as a Columbia Records Pressing Plant product from Terre Haute rather than a later reissue. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 322 collectors want this title against 1198 who own it, yet only 37 copies list for sale across the market.
The three-track session pairs a first recording (A1) with two previously unreleased alternate masters (A2 and B1), making condition the decisive factor in value.
What drives its value
This 1974 US pressing commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches 66.33 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 59.35 USD—a gap that reflects how few copies survive unplayed.
VG+ copies trade at 45.39 USD, VG at 31.42 USD, and the floor sits at 17.4 USD for the cheapest of 37 active listings. The want-to-have ratio of 322 to 1198 signals steady collector interest without scarcity panic.
Original ABC Records pressings from the Terre Haute plant command premiums over later reissues because the matrix runout AS-9273-A and AS-9273-B with Kendun stamping prove first-generation status. Post-Bop and Modal Jazz appeal keeps this title in rotation among serious buyers.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number AS-9273 on the spine and label. The dead wax must show either AS-9273-A or AS-9273-B etched into the vinyl, with Kendun stamped separately—this combination confirms the Columbia Terre Haute pressing.
The center label carries the ABC Records copyright notice dated 1974. The inner sleeve is ochre or orange with the ABC/DUNHILL RECORDS logo printed.
Grade by examining all 3 tracks for surface noise and groove wear. A Mint copy shows no signs of play; Near Mint allows only the faintest marks under light.
VG+ copies exhibit light surface marks but no audible distortion during playback. VG copies show visible wear and occasional light crackle.
Do not confuse this 1974 pressing with later Impulse! reissues, which lack the Kendun stamp and originate from different plants.
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Listen
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Release notes
(P) 1974, ABC Records, Inc. (on Center Label) Printed in U S A
notes to the tracks: - A1 = a first recording - A2 = a previously unreleased alternate master - B1 = a previously unreleased alternate master
Inner sleeve states "The original recordings were produced by Creed Taylor, and recorded in New York City, probably at either Bell Sound or Fine Sound." However, other modern sources state the recording location definitively as .
Runout has Kendun stamped. The other markings are etched.
Inner sleeve ochre/orange color with ABC/DUNHILL RECORDS logo
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What does the Kendun stamp in the runout mean?
Kendun Mastering stamped into the dead wax on sides AS-9273-A and AS-9273-B indicates this pressing came from the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Terre Haute. The other markings are etched rather than stamped. This detail separates the 1974 original from later reissues and confirms authenticity.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 45.39 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date. The actual sale price depends on the seller's asking price; the lowest current listing across 37 available copies sits at 17.4 USD.
Why does condition matter so much on this record?
The spread from Mint at 66.33 USD down to VG at 31.42 USD shows that condition drives the entire valuation. Only 3 tracks appear on the album, so surface noise or groove damage becomes immediately audible. Collectors of Modal and Post-Bop jazz expect clean playback, making worn copies less desirable despite the same catalogue number.
What is the significance of the 'previously unreleased alternate master' tracks?
The release notes confirm that A2 and B1 are previously unreleased alternate masters, while A1 is a first recording. These variants make the 1974 pressing historically important to Coltrane discographers. The presence of unreleased material elevates collector interest, reflected in the 322 want count against 1198 have.
How do I distinguish this from a reissue?
Check the dead wax for the Kendun stamp on either AS-9273-A or AS-9273-B. Verify the center label reads ABC Records with a 1974 copyright. The inner sleeve must be ochre or orange with the ABC/DUNHILL RECORDS logo. Later reissues typically omit the Kendun stamp and use different pressing plants, making the runout the quickest identifier.