France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 680 207 TL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 680207 1L 380 Made in FranceSide A runout
AA 680207 2L 380 Made in FranceSide B runout
AA 680.207 1LSide A label
AA 680.207 2LSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Paris Jam Session
by Art Blakey · 1961
16 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
Paris Jam Session was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Paris Jam Session
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic BA 17017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB53913-1A ISide A runout
XSB53914-1A ISide B runout
XSB 53913Side A label
XSB 53914Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LA 17017
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Epic LA 16017
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM 53911-1A (-2A)
(stamped) XEM 53911-1A; XEM 53912-1B
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SFON-7004Fontana (885 500 TY)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
885 500. 1Y (885 500 TY)A Label
885 500. 2Y (885 500 TY)B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | France | Fontana 680 207 TLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Fontana FON-5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1961 | Japan | Fontana SFON-7004 / Fontana (885 500 TY)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic BA 17017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Epic LA 17017First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Epic LA 16017First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Mercury BT-1301LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1978 | Japan | Fontana SFX-10579LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Fontana 832 692-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW020LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 885 500 TYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 680 207 TLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 885 500 TYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Fontana 680 207 TLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic LA 17017LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic BA 17017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dance Of The Infidels12:12
- A2Bouncing With Bud11:43
- B1The Midget10:58
- B2Night In Tunisia7:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paris Jam Session are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Paris Jam Session are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2022.
When was Paris Jam Session first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in France, US, Japan. One of them is Fontana 680 207 TL.
How do I tell if my copy of Paris Jam Session is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 680 207 TL, BA 17017, LA 17017, LA 16017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 680207 1L 380 Made in France and AA 680207 2L 380 Made in France. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paris Jam Session 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.
