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John Coltrane – Two Tenors
1962 · US · Prestige · Vinyl LP Album Mono Reissue
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- $205ref VA-J84TMMedia 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
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- Matrix / runout
- PRLP 7043-A AB A RVGPRLP 7043-B RVG
- Record Company
- Prestige Records Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- John Coltrane
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Hard Bop
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalog number
- PRLP 7043
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Weejah
- A2Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- B1On It
- B2Avalon
- Design, Photography By [Photo]
- Don Schlitten
About this record
The runout matrix PRLP 7043-A AB A RVG marks this as an Abbey Manufacturing pressing with RVG's hand-etched signature in the dead wax—a detail that separates early Prestige copies from later reissues. Demand heavily favors collectors: 88 want it against 34 who own one, yet only 8 copies appear for sale across the market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1962 Prestige reissue. A Mint copy commands 249.84 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 170.95 USD—a substantial gap that reflects how few unplayed copies survive.
The lowest asking price sits at 26.1 USD for heavily played stock, though most active listings cluster in the VG to VG+ range. The 88-to-34 want-to-have ratio signals scarcity relative to collector interest, yet the 8 copies currently for sale suggest the record circulates regularly rather than vanishing entirely.
As a reissue rather than an original Prestige pressing, it trades below first pressings but remains sought because the Abbey Manufacturing variant and RVG hand-etching carry historical weight among hard bop specialists.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Prestige catalogue number PRLP 7043 on the label. The runout matrix—either PRLP 7043-A AB A RVG or PRLP 7043-B RVG—proves Abbey Manufacturing involvement and RVG's mastering.
The label itself should display the yellow and black fireworks design with an egg yolk background and the Bergenfield, N.J. address; later copies carry 203 South Washington Ave. The mono designation and four-track count are standard across all variants of this title. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint assumes no playing wear; NM allows only light hairline marks; VG+ permits light surface noise but no skips; VG shows audible surface noise and light scratches; lower grades show heavy wear, clicks, or skips.
The absence of a barcode confirms this as an original-era pressing rather than a modern reissue.
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Listen
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Release notes
- Yellow and black "fireworks" - Egg yolk label with Bergenfield, N.J. address. - HI FI on labels
- "AB" pressing by Abbey Manufacturing - RVG hand-etched in runouts
- Later cover with 203 south Washington Ave., Bergenfield, N.J.
Release 4109763: labels are differents but same back cover. Release 10660518: different back cover but same labels.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the Abbey Manufacturing pressing and why does it matter?
The runout matrix AB A identifies Abbey Manufacturing as the pressing plant. This detail, combined with RVG's hand-etched signature in the dead wax, places this copy in the early Prestige production cycle. Collectors value Abbey pressings for superior plating and pressing quality compared to later Prestige plants, making the matrix string a primary authentication point.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 170.95 USD. This represents the sweet spot for collectors seeking playable copies without the premium demanded for Near Mint or Mint examples, which reach 223.54 USD and 249.84 USD respectively.
Why is there such a big price jump from VG to VG+?
The VG+ grade (170.95 USD) versus VG grade (118.35 USD) reflects the difference between light surface noise and more audible surface noise during play. On a hard bop session where saxophone tone is paramount, even minor surface degradation affects listening pleasure, so collectors pay significantly more for the cleaner grade.
What label variant should I expect on this copy?
The yellow and black fireworks label with egg yolk background and Bergenfield, N.J. address is standard for this pressing. Later copies may show the updated 203 South Washington Ave. address. Both are authentic variants of PRLP 7043, though the earlier address is slightly more desirable among purists.
How rare is this record if 88 people want it but only 34 own one?
The 88-to-34 want-to-have ratio indicates strong collector demand relative to ownership, but the 8 copies currently for sale show it is not rare in absolute terms. The record circulates regularly; the gap between want and have reflects its appeal within hard bop circles rather than scarcity. Prices remain accessible because supply, though limited, meets regular market activity.