Charles Mingus — The Clown
Known pressings
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Atlantic | 1260 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1972 | FR | Atlantic | 40 030 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Atlantic | 7 90142-2 | CD |
| 1998 | GB | Atlantic | — | CD |
| 1998 | JP | Atlantic | AMCY-1173 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Rhino | 75590 | CD |
| 1999 | US | Atlantic | 75590 | CD |
| 1999 | XE | Rhino | 8122-75590-2 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2004 | XE | Rhino | — | CD |
| 2005 | JP | Atlantic | — | CD |
| 2005 | XW | Rhino Atlantic | — | Digital Media |
| 2007 | JP | Atlantic | WPCR-25144 | CD — 24 bit japanese reissue |
| 2013 | US | Rhino | 8122-79641-5 | CD |
| 2014 | XE | Jazz Wax Records | JWR 4555 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Speakers Corner | 1260 | 12" Vinyl — mono |
| 2024 | XW | Atlantic, Analogue Productions | 1260, CAPA 060 SA | Hybrid SACD — mono, remastered |
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 "The Clown" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "The Clown" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Charles Mingus "The Clown" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Charles Mingus "The Clown" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Charles Mingus "The Clown" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Charles Mingus "The Clown" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Charles Mingus "The Clown" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Charles Mingus "The Clown" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Charles Mingus "The Clown" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Charles Mingus "The Clown" audiophile limited CD