Charles Mingus — Pithecanthropus Erectus
Known pressings
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Atlantic | 1237 | 12" Vinyl — Original vinyl release |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic | SD 8809 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic Jazz | 8809-2 | CD |
| 1987 | XE | Atlantic | 7567-81456-2 | CD |
| 1991 | JP | Atlantic | AMCY-1036 | CD |
| 1996 | XE | Atlantic | 79974 | CD |
| 1998 | DE | Atlantic | 8122-75357-2 | CD |
| 2001 | US | Atlantic | 1237 | 12" Vinyl — 180g Rhino |
| 2002 | GB | Atlantic | 81227 3616-2 | CD |
| 2005 | JP | Atlantic | — | CD |
| 2007 | JP | Atlantic | WPCR-25143 | CD — 24bit reissue (2006?) |
| 2008 | JP | Atlantic | — | CD |
| 2009 | JP | Atlantic | — | CD |
| 2011 | JP | Atlantic | WPGR-10003 | SHM-SACD — SACD-SHM 2011 japanese mono reissue |
| 2018 | DE | Atlantic, Speakers Corner | 1237 | 12" Vinyl — mono reissue |
| 2018 | JP | Atlantic | WPJR-10031 | 12" Vinyl — mono |
| — | US | Atlantic, Atlantic Jazz | 8809-2 | CD — wea mfg. Olyphant |
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 "Pithecanthropus Erectus" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Charles Mingus "Pithecanthropus Erectus" audiophile limited CD