UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Esquire 32-187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Art FarmerEarly Art
Vinyl pressings
Early Art
by Art Farmer · 1963
13 pressings4 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Early Art was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Early Art
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | New Jazz NJ 8258 / New Jazz PRNJ 8258LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | New Jazz NJ 8258 / New Jazz PRNJ 8258LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Esquire 32-187First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Status Records ST 8258 / New Jazz PRNJ 8258LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Status Records ST 8258LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz NJ 8258 / Status Records ST 8258LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Prestige MJ-7138 / Victor World Group MJ-7138LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PR 7665 / Prestige PRST 7665LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 7665 / Prestige PRT-7665LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Prestige PR 7665 / Prestige P-7665LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | New Jazz VIJ-5019MLP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | New Jazz VIJ-5019MLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Prestige P 7665LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Autumn Nocturne3:58
- A2Soft Shoe4:52
- A3Confab In Tempo3:48
- A4I'll Take Romance4:51
- A5Wisteria4:36
- B1I've Never Been In Love Before3:37
- B2I'll Walk Alone3:56
- B3Gone With The Wind4:03
- B4Alone Together4:54
- B5Preamp3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Art are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Early Art are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1981.
When was Early Art first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Esquire 32-187.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Art is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 32-187) 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 Early Art 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.
