US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Parrot
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
55-246Side 1 Label
55-245Side 2 Label
Ahmad JamalAhmad Jamal Plays
Vinyl pressings
Ahmad Jamal Plays
by Ahmad Jamal · 1955
14 pressings2 countriesJazz
Ahmad Jamal Plays was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Ahmad Jamal Plays
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | ParrotFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP 602 / Argo LP-602LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo LP 602LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Argo ALP-602LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1958 | US | Argo LP 602 / Argo LP-602LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Cadet LPS-602 / Argo LP 602LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Naked Lunch ND013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Honey Pie Records HONEY095LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Argo LP-602LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Cadet CA-602LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Argo LP-602 / Argo LP 602LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-602LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LP-602LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Argo LP-602LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1New Rhumba
- A2A Foggy Day
- A3All Of You
- A4It Ain't Necessarily So
- A5Medley
- B1I Get A Kick Out Of You
- B2Jeff
- B3Darn That Dream
- B4Spring Is Here
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ahmad Jamal Plays are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ahmad Jamal Plays are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 2024.
When was Ahmad Jamal Plays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Parrot.
How do I tell if my copy of Ahmad Jamal Plays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 55-246 and 55-245. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ahmad Jamal Plays 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.
