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Art TatumThe Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2

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The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2

by Art Tatum · 1975

10 pressings8 countriesJazz

The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2

5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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.

Canada

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310 733
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2310 733 A - 2 D7SIDE 1

2310 733 B TXDSIDE 2

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UK

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310 733
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2310733 A//1▽420 04Side A

2310733 B//1▽420 04Side B

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US

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-733
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
Runout / matrix

2310-733-PP-1879-2 KENDUN I Λ 1Runout side A, variant 1

2310-733-PP-1880-1 KENDUN I Λ 1Runout side B, variant 1

2310-733-PP-1879-2 KENDUN A I A1Runout side A, variant 2

2310-733-PP-1880-1 KENDUN-A I A1Runout side B, variant 2

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France

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-733
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

PAB 2310733 1 DU1 380 CIDIS A1Runout Side A, variant 1

PAB 2310733 2 DU1 380 CIDIS A1Runout Side B, variant 1

PAB 2310733 1 DU1 380 CIDIS A2Runout Side A, variant 2

PAB 2310733 2 DU1 380 CIDIS A2Runout Side B, variant 2

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Italy

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-733 A
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2310733 A 1 520 300477Runout Side A, stamped

2310733 B 1 520 300477Runout Side B, stamped

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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.

1970s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975CanadaPablo Records 2310 733First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975FrancePablo Records 2310-733First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975ItalyPablo Records 2310-733 AFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975UKPablo Records 2310 733First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USPablo Records 2310-733First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976JapanPablo Records MTF 1063LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1977BrazilPablo Records 2310 733LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyPablo Records 2310 733LP, AlbumLP, Album
?ItalyPablo Records PBL 204LP, AlbumLP, Album
?USPablo Records 2310-733LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Makin' Whoopee6:11
  2. A2Oldfashioned Love4:57
  3. A3I'm Left With The Blues In My Heart5:55
  4. B1My Blue Heaven4:00
  5. B2Hands Across The Table3:41
  6. B3You're Mine You5:09
  7. B4Idaho4:12

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 are there?

10 vinyl pressings of The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.

When was The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 733.

How do I tell if my copy of The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 733, 2310-733, 2310-733 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 733 A - 2 D7 and 2310 733 B TXD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Tatum Group Masterpieces Vol. 2 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.

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