US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-733
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ahmad JamalNaked City Theme
Vinyl pressings
Naked City Theme
by Ahmad Jamal · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesBopSoul-JazzJazz
Naked City Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Naked City Theme
6 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-733
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-733 S-1 12998 DB I RR45-6311-1Side A runout
LPS-733 S-2 12999 DB I RR45-6312-1Side B runout
RR4S-6311Side A label
RR4S-6312Side B label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-733
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-733
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Chess CSLP-733Chess LP-733
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1964- Label and catalog number
- Teal TL 1122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Chess CSLP-733 / Chess LP-733First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | South Africa | Teal TL 1122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-733First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Argo DJLP-733First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LPS-733First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Argo LP-733First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Chess CRL 4001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Argo LP-733LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Cadet LPS-733LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cadet LP-733LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-733 / Argo LP-733LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Naked City Theme5:09
- A2Minor Moods7:21
- A3Haitian Market Place7:09
- B1Beautiful Love3:40
- B2One For Miles9:00
- B3Lollipops And Roses7:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Naked City Theme are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Naked City Theme are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Naked City Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Argo LP-733.
How do I tell if my copy of Naked City Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-733, LPS-733, DJLP-733, CSLP-733) 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 Naked City Theme 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.
