US
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RVG 87657 ALabel Matrix Side 1
RVG 87657 BLabel Matrix Side 2
Bill EvansMontreux II
Vinyl pressings
Montreux II
by Bill Evans · 1970
31 pressings11 countriesModalJazz
Montreux II was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Montreux II
12 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
RVG.87657.A 11-6-70 VAN GELDER SSide A runout
RVG.87657.B 11-6-70 VAN GELDER SSide B runout
RVG 87657 ASide A label
RVG 87657 BSide B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG · 87657 · A-1 VAN GELDERSide 1 (hand etched / stamped
RVG · 87657 - B-1 X VAN GELDERSide 2 (hand etched / stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RVG · 87657 - A ·11 6 '70 VAN GELDERSide 1 runout
RVG · 87657 - B 11 6 '70 VAN GELDERSide 2 runout
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DG
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CTI 6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Laminated Gatefold, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P RVG-87657-A 11-6-70 VAN GELDER ASide 1
P RVG-87657B-1A ASide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CTI Records 6489 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | Canada | CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | France | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | King Records SR 3309 / CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Apolo Records J & B-6019-L.P. / Apolo Records J&B-6.109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | CTI Records CTI 9011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Klimt Records MJJ441CBLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Sony Music 810547LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | CTI Records CTI 6004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Very Early5:10
- A2Alfie5:05
- A334 Skidoo5:20
- B1How My Heart Sings3:55
- B2Israel4:08
- B3I Hear A Rhapsody5:30
- B4Peri's Scope5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Montreux II are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Montreux II are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was Montreux II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, France. One of them is CTI Records CTI 6004.
How do I tell if my copy of Montreux II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CTI 6004, 6489 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG 87657 A and RVG 87657 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Montreux II 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.
