US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Intro Records ILP 606Intro Records ILP-606
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-6961-606-1Side A
V-6961-606-2Side B
Art Pepper QuartetModern Art
Vinyl pressings
Modern Art
by Art Pepper Quartet · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesCool JazzJazz
Modern Art 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 Modern Art
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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Intro Records ILP 606 / Intro Records ILP-606First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | US | Score SLP-4030LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Score SLP-4030 / Score SLP 4030LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Blue Note LNJ-70080LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Intro Records K23P-6711 / Intro Records ILP-606LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | Japan | Intro Records GXF 3129(M) / Intro Records GXF-3129ⓂLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Intro Records ILP-606LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Japan | Intro Records ILP 606LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Japan | Intro Records DELP-004LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Blue Note 602448498519 / Intro Records ILP 606LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blues In5:40
- A2Bewitched4:25
- A3When You're Smiling4:47
- A4Cool Bunny4:10
- B1Diannes' Dilemma3:46
- B2Stompin' At The Savoy5:01
- B3What Is This Thing Called Love6:00
- B4Blues Out4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Art are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Modern Art are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2025.
When was Modern Art first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Intro Records ILP 606.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Art is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILP 606) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-6961-606-1 and V-6961-606-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern 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.
