Charles Mingus — Mingus Ah Um
Known pressings
28 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | US | Columbia | CL 1370 | 12" Vinyl — Original mono release |
| 1959 | US | Columbia | CS 8171 | 12" Vinyl — original stereo release |
| 1983 | FR | CBS | CBS 21071 | 12" Vinyl — I ♥ Jazz vinyl reissue with alternative cover |
| 1987 | US | Columbia | CJ 40648 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Columbia | CK 40648 | CD — First cd issue |
| 1995 | US | Classic Records | CS 8171 | 12" Vinyl — Quiex 200g vinyl remastered reissue |
| 1997 | JP | Sony Records | SRCS 9201 | CD |
| 1998 | FR | Legacy | C3K 065145 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Columbia | CK 65512 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Legacy | CS 65512 | SACD |
| 1999 | XE | Columbia, Sony Music, Legacy | 01-065145-10/1, 57338537/CK65512 23, C3k 65145, CK 65512 | CD — 20 bit remaster (?) with 3 bonus tracks and 3 unedited tracks |
| 2007 | XE | Columbia, Legacy | 88697127572, C3K 65145 | CD — "Discbox Slider" paper sleeve |
| 2008 | US | Columbia | 88697335681 | 12" Vinyl — Late Columbia vinyl reissue |
| 2009 | US | Columbia, Legacy | 88697 48010 2 | CD — Disc 1 Matrix: 88697480102RD1, I721601 |
| 2009 | XE | Columbia, Legacy | 88697 48010 2 | CD — 50th anniversary 2 disc edition (bundles Mingus Dynasty) |
| 2009 | XW | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media — legacy edition |
| 2010 | GB | Not Now Music | NOT2CD336 | CD |
| 2010 | XE | Poll Winners Records | 27217 | CD |
| 2012 | US | Original Recordings Group | ORG 130 | Vinyl — 2 disc set, 45 RPM, 180 gram audiophile vinyl edition |
| 2015 | XE | Music on Vinyl | MOVLP065 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2016 | XE | Columbia, De Agostini | — | 12" Vinyl — Jazz At 33⅓ rpm #11 |
| 2019 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | UDSACD 2208 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2020 | US | Columbia, Sony Music Commercial Music Group, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 88985439221, UD1S 2-010 | 12" Vinyl — remastered on 180g "SuperVinyl" at 45 rpm |
| 2021 | XE | Groove Replica | 77029 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2022 | XW | High Definition Tape Transfers | — | Digital Media |
| 2025 | RU | DOL | DOL717FCD | CD |
| — | XE | CBS | 450436 2 | CD |
| — | XW | Columbia, Legacy | — | Digital Media — bonus track version |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" audiophile limited CD