US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12048
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Al CohnAl Cohn's Tones
Vinyl pressings
Al Cohn's Tones
by Al Cohn · 1956
10 pressings5 countriesJazz
Al Cohn's Tones 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 Al Cohn's Tones
2 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Savoy Records MG-12048
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · DG
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Savoy Records MG-12048First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG-12048First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Realm Jazz Savoy Series RM 155LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPU 16-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPU-16-SYLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Savoy Records SJL 1126LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Savoy Jazz WL 70 508 / Savoy Jazz WL70508LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12048LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Savoy Jazz WL70508 / Savoy Jazz WL 70 508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG-12048LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Tellin' Ya
- A2Jane Street
- A3Infinity
- A4How Long Has This Been Going On
- B1That's What You Think
- B2Ah-Moore
- B3Groovin' With Gus
- B4Let's Get Away From It All
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Al Cohn's Tones are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Al Cohn's Tones are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 1985.
When was Al Cohn's Tones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Savoy Records MG-12048.
How do I tell if my copy of Al Cohn's Tones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-12048) 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 Al Cohn's Tones 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.