US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz M-402
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
Art Blakey & The Jazz MessengersRitual
Vinyl pressings
Ritual
by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · 1957
17 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Ritual was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Ritual
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Pacific Jazz M-402First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12096LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records PJM-402LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | France | Pacific Jazz M-402 / Swing LDM. 30.079LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1275 / Pacific Jazz M-402LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-15LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 103 ZLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLJ-70062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Liberty LLJ-70062LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF 3136 / Pacific Jazz PJM-402LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Blue Note LT-1065LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Blue Note LT-1065LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-0402 / World Pacific Records PJ-0402LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | WaxTime 772266LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Trova PJ-15LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | World Pacific Records PFJ-5015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | World Pacific Records PFJ-4002LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Sam's Tune5:50
- A2Scotch Blues8:40
- A3Once Upon A Groove8:36
- B1Comments By Art Blakey1:54
- B2Ritual9:59
- B3Touche6:15
- B4Wake Up5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ritual are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Ritual are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1957 and 2019.
When was Ritual first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Pacific Jazz M-402.
How do I tell if my copy of Ritual is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-402) 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 Ritual 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.
