US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Roost LP 2213Royal Roost RLP 2213
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Art TatumGiants Of The Piano
Vinyl pressings
Giants Of The Piano
by Art Tatum · 1956
17 pressings6 countriesBopSwingJazz
Giants Of The Piano was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Giants Of The Piano
2 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Roost LP 2213Royal Roost RLP 2213
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Roost LP 2213 / Royal Roost RLP 2213First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Roost LP 2213 / Royal Roost RLP 2213First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | CID 42.004LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12209LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 33SX 1557LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Mode Serie MDR 9 168 / Mode Serie MDINT. 9168LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Mode Disques MDR 9 168 / Mode Disques MDINT. 9168LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Roulette YL-7002-ROLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Japan | Roulette YY-7002-RO / Roost 2213LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1975 | Japan | Roulette YW-7503-ROLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Royal Roost YW-7803-RO / Roost LP 2213LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Roulette ORL 8584LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | SOVISA SLP. 30.336 / Roulette SLP. 30.336LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1988 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-611 / Royal Roost 2213LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDR 9 168LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MDR 9 168 / Mode Disques MDINT. 9168LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12209LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Flying Home
- A2On The Sunny Side Of The Street
- A3I Know That You Know
- A4Dark Eyes
- A5Body And Soul
- B1Pastel
- B2Trio
- B3Dont Worry About Me
- B4Frankie And Johnny Fantasy
- B5Play Piano Play
- B6Love For Sale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giants Of The Piano are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Giants Of The Piano are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1988.
When was Giants Of The Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Roost LP 2213.
How do I tell if my copy of Giants Of The Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 2213) 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 Giants Of The Piano 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.
