US
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RM 493
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersKyoto
Vinyl pressings
Kyoto
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1966
14 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz
Kyoto was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Kyoto
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9493
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RS-9493A ... 8-3-66 ... [ΔM sideways] ... PCRunout side A
RS-9493B ... [ΔM sideways] ... PCRunout side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9493
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Turquoise, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RS 9493
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Turquoise, Stereo cover
- Runout / matrix
RS-9493A PeSide 1
RS-9493B PeSide 2
RS 9493
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9493First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9493First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RS 9493First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RM 493First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Riverside Records RS 3303 / Riverside Records RS-3303LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Riverside Records 673 013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | Germany | Riverside Records 673 013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Riverside Records 673 013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1968 | Yugoslavia | Riverside Records 673 013 / PGP RTB LPV-4324 Riv.LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6287LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-145 / Riverside Records RLP-9493LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-145 / Riverside Records RLP-9493LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Riverside Records OJC-145LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-145 / Riverside Records RLP-9493LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The High Priest5:58
- A2Never Never Land5:52
- A3Wellington's Blues5:05
- B1Nihon Bash8:30
- B2Kyoto6:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kyoto are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Kyoto are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 2008.
When was Kyoto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Riverside Records RM 493, released September 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Kyoto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RM 493, RS 9493) 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 Kyoto 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.
