US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 3212
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM37437-1ASide A runout
XEM37438-1BSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
The Ahmad Jamal Trio
by Ahmad Jamal Trio · 1956
16 pressings3 countriesPost BopCool JazzJazz
The Ahmad Jamal Trio 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 The Ahmad Jamal Trio
1 pressing came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Epic LN 3212First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Epic LN-3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Epic LN-3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Epic BN 627LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Epic BN 627LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | WaxTime 772337LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CSP 627 / Epic BN 627LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CSR 627 / Epic BN 627LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic LN 3212LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic Sp EPSP3212LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CSP 627 / Epic BN 627LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Perfidia
- A2Love For Sale
- A3Rica Pulpa
- A4Autumn Leaves
- B1Squeeze Me
- B2Something To Remember You By
- B3Black Beauty
- B4The Donkey Serenade
- B5Don't Blame Me
- B6They Can't Take That Away From Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ahmad Jamal Trio are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Ahmad Jamal Trio are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 2023.
When was The Ahmad Jamal Trio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Epic LN 3212.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ahmad Jamal Trio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LN 3212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM37437-1A and XEM37438-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ahmad Jamal Trio 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.
