US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11028
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Solo Piano
by Art Tatum · 1972
20 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz
Solo Piano was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Solo Piano
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11028
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11028
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M1 11028 G6 A3Hand Etched: Side 1
Mastered By CapitalMachine Stamped: Side 1
M-2- 11028 H-6 #5Hand Etched: Side 2
Mastered By Capital (JAY)Machine Stamped / Hand Etched: Side 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11028
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1-11028-H-4.. I * 2Etched Side A
2-11028-H-3. I *Etched Side B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records M-11028
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 062-80800
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Capitol Records M-11028First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | France | Capitol Records 2C 062-80800First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Capitol Records 2C 062-80800First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052-80800First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11028First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11028First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11028First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records M-11028First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | New Zealand | World Record Club 1857CLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 056-80800LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 078-80800LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Australia | World Record Club R 10387 / Liberty UAC-5108LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1982 | Australia | World Record Club R 10387 / Liberty M-11028LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1984 | New Zealand | World Record Club WC 5529LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1985 | Australia | World Record Club R 10387 / Liberty M-11028LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 052-80 800LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records DAG 125 / Emidisc DAG 125LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-11028LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-11028LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records M-11028LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Willow Weep For Me2:50
- A2I Cover The Waterfront2:28
- A3Aunt Hagar's Blues2:37
- A4Nice Work If You Can Get It2:43
- A5Someone To Watch Over Me2:44
- A6Dardanella2:47
- A7Time On My Hands2:57
- A8Sweet Lorraine2:35
- B1Somebody Loves Me2:36
- B2Don't Blame Me2:49
- B3My Heart Stood Still3:03
- B4You Took Advantage Of Me3:08
- B5I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues2:53
- B6Blue Skies2:48
- B7It's The Talk Of The Town3:13
- B8Dancing In The Dark2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solo Piano are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Solo Piano are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Solo Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Brazil, France, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records M-11028.
How do I tell if my copy of Solo Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-11028, 2C 062-80800, 5C 052-80800) 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 Solo 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.
