Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Victor World Group SMJX-10086
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersJazz Messengers '70
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Messengers '70
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1970
13 pressings4 countriesHard BopJazz
Jazz Messengers '70 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Jazz Messengers '70
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Victor World Group SMJX-10086
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓑ SVIR 10039 A P111+ UZSide A stamped
SVIR 10039 B P111+Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Victor World Group SMJX-10086First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | Victor World Group SMJX-10086First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Explosive 538009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | JVC CD4W-7006ELP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | Victor World Group SMJX-10086LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Victor World Group CD4W-7006LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | JVC CD4W-7006ELP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | JVC CD4W-7006ELP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | US | Catalyst Records CAT-7902LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Catalyst Records CAT-7902LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Not On Label STEC 244LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Japan | JVC SMJ-6232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | South Korea | Han Kook Record Co. HJL-1050LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Moanin'5:46
- A2Blues March4:57
- A3Whisper Not6:32
- A4What The World Needs Now Is Peace And Love10:13
- B1It's Only A Paper Moon6:49
- B2Politely5:23
- B3A Night In Tunisia9:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Messengers '70 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jazz Messengers '70 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was Jazz Messengers '70 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Japan. One of them is Victor World Group SMJX-10086.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Messengers '70 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMJX-10086) 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 Jazz Messengers '70 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.
