US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN 1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGN-1001A HRunout A
MGN-1001B HRunout B
MG N-1001-A 10,490Label A
MG N-1001-B 10,491Label B
Ben WebsterThe Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster
Vinyl pressings
The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster
by Ben Webster · 1954
16 pressings6 countriesJazz
The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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.
France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Blue Star GLP 6992
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Blue Star GLP 6992First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Norgran Records MGN 1001First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MGV-8020 / Verve Records MG V-8020LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8020 / Verve Records MGV-8020LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8020 / Verve Records MGV-8020LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Verve Records MG V-8020 / Verve Records V-8020LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2081LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2554LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2081LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Japan | Verve Records UMV 2081LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ-0094LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4511LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | WaxTimeRecords 772374LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Verve Records 602478282195 / UMe 602478282195LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Clef Records MGN 1001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | Verve Records 837 431-1LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Tenderly
- A2Jive At Six
- A3Don't Get Around Much Anymore
- A4That's All
- B1Bounce Blues
- B2Pennies From Heaven
- B3Cottontail
- B4Danny Boy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1954 and 2025.
When was The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, France. One of them is Norgran Records MGN 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGN 1001, GLP 6992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGN-1001A H and MGN-1001B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster 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.
