US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Tampa Records RS-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-6149-1302Side A Runout
V-6149-1303Side B Runout
Vinyl pressings
The Art Pepper Quartet
by Art Pepper Quartet · 1957
21 pressings4 countriesBopCool JazzJazz
The Art Pepper Quartet 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 The Art Pepper Quartet
3 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LZ-U14038London American Recordings LZ-U14038
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LZ-U14038London American Recordings LZ-U14038
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | UK | London Records LZ-U14038 / London American Recordings LZ-U14038First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London Records LZ-U14038 / London American Recordings LZ-U14038First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Tampa Records RS-1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Japan | London Records LLF 1004LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Tampa Records TP 20LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Tampa Records TP 20LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6022M / Tampa Records TP-20LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Victor SMJ-6022M / Tampa Records TP-20LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Overseas Records ULS-1861-VLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Baybridge Records ULS-1689-BLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Archives A622 / Archives A-622LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Vap 35208-28 / Tampa Records RS 1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | Japan | Vap 35208-28 / Tampa Records RS 1001LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1988 | US | V.S.O.P. Records V.S.O.P. 61 / Tampa Records Tampa 20LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Tofrec TFJL-38008 / Tampa Records RS 1001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-214LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Omnivore Recordings OVLP-214LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | JVC SMJ-6022MLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Overseas Records ULS-1861-VLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Tampa Records TP 20 / Tampa Records TP-20LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USA & Canada | Vintage Jazz Records VJR-111453LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Art's Opus
- A2I Surrender Dear
- A3Diane
- B1Pepper Pot
- B2Besame Mucho
- B3Blues At Twilight
- B4Val's Pal
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Art Pepper Quartet are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Art Pepper Quartet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2017.
When was The Art Pepper Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK. One of them is Tampa Records RS-1001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Art Pepper Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-1001, LZ-U14038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-6149-1302 and V-6149-1303. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Art Pepper Quartet 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.