Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stateside IXJ-80107
- Format
- LP, Album
Al CohnBody And Soul
Vinyl pressings
Body And Soul
by Al Cohn · 1973
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzSwingJazz
Body And Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Body And Soul
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Muse Records MR 5016
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
26 4D1 MR5016 Aside A
26 4D1 MR5016 Bside B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Stateside IXJ-80107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Muse Records MR 5016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Seven Seas K22P-6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Muse Records YP-7044MRLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Muse Records MR 5016LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Muse Records MR 5016 / Muse Records Muse 5016LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Unknown | Muse Records MR 5016 / Muse Records Muse 5016LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Muse Records MR 5356LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Muse Records MR 5356LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Muse Records MR 5016LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Doodle Oodle6:54
- A2Emily7:19
- Samba Medley
- B1Mama Flosie5:43
- B2Body And Soul5:38
- B3Jean6:03
- B4Blue Hodge7:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body And Soul are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Body And Soul are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1973 and 1988.
When was Body And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Stateside IXJ-80107.
How do I tell if my copy of Body And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IXJ-80107, MR 5016) 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 Body And Soul 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.