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Art TatumThe Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2

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The Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2

by Art Tatum · 1975

14 pressings7 countriesSwingJazz

The Tatum Solo 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 Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2

9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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

July 1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-729
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

A1 2335 - 708 PP1041 2 KENDUN 1Side A runout

A2 2625 - 703 - PP1042 RE1 KENDUN 1Side B runout

PP-1041Side A label

PP-1042Side B label

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US

July 1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-729
Format
LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
Runout / matrix

2335 705 PP 1041 2 KENDUN I /\1A runout

PP 1042 - #2335708 - REV -1 KENDUN I cB runout

PP-1041A label

PP-1042B label

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UK

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310-729
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

2310729 B//1▽ 420 04Runout side A

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UK

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310 729
Format
LP, Album, Mono
Runout / matrix

2310729 B//1▽ 420 04Runout side A

2310729 B//1▽ 420 04Runout side B

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Germany

1975
Label and catalog number
Pablo Records 2310 729
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2335 708 =3 S3 320 1 DRunout side A, stamped

2335 708 S4 320 1 DRunout 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 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975CanadaPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975GermanyPablo Records 2310 729First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975ItalyPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975ItalyPablo Records 2310-729 A / Pablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975ScandinaviaPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1975UKPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1975UKPablo Records 2310 729First yearLP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1975USPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975USPablo Records 2310-729First yearLP, Album, Compilation, StereoLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
1977JapanPablo Records MTF 1074LP, Album, Mono · MonoLP, Album, Mono · Mono
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1987USMusical Heritage Society MHS 7521KLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyPablo Records 2310 729LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, MonoLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono
?GermanyPablo Records 2310-729LP, StereoLP, Stereo
?USPablo Records 2310-729LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Elegy
  2. A2This Can't Be Love
  3. A3There'll Never Be Another You
  4. A4Gone With The Wind
  5. A5(I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance With You
  6. B1Lover Come Back To Me
  7. B2I'll See You In My Dreams
  8. B3Heat Wave
  9. B4September Song

Questions

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

14 vinyl pressings of The Tatum Solo Masterpieces, Vol. 2 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1987.

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

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310-729, released July 1975.

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

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310-729, 2310 729, 2310-729 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A1 2335 - 708 PP1041 2 KENDUN 1 and A2 2625 - 703 - PP1042 RE1 KENDUN 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Tatum Solo 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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