US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-610
- Format
- LP, Album
Ahmad Jamal TrioCount 'Em 88
Vinyl pressings
Count 'Em 88
by Ahmad Jamal Trio · 1956
13 pressings5 countriesJazz
Count 'Em 88 was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Count 'Em 88
7 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
J09P-0498Side 1
J09P-0499-2Side 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 610Argo LP-610
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 610Argo LP-610
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J09P 0498 - 1 I A4Side A runout, variant 1
J09P 0499 - 2 I B2Side B runout, variant 1
J09P 0498 - 1 I A3Side A runout, variant 2
J09P 0499 - 2 I B3Side B runout, variant 2
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP8418 △221Side A
LP8419 △222Side B
Australia & New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 94236 L
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia & New Zealand | Philips B 94236 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Canada | Argo LP-610 / Quality V-1625First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP-610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP-610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP 610 / Argo LP-610First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP 610 / Argo LP-610First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP-610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Fonogram LPJ 610LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Argo LP 610 / Chess 610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet 610 / Cadet CA 610LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS 610LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Argo LP-610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS 610LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Volga Boatman
- A2Green Dolphin Street
- A3How About You
- A4I Just Can't See For Lookin
- A5Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year
- B1Beat Out One
- B2Maryam
- B3Easy To Remember
- B4Jim Love Sue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Count 'Em 88 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Count 'Em 88 are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Count 'Em 88 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada. One of them is Argo LP-610.
How do I tell if my copy of Count 'Em 88 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-610, LP 610, B 94236 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Count 'Em 88 on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
