US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60768
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bob James TrioBold Conceptions
Vinyl pressings
Bold Conceptions
by Bob James Trio · 1963
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
Bold Conceptions was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bold Conceptions
5 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20768
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20768
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60768
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SM-7198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Japan | Mercury SM-7198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60768First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20768First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20768First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60768First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Mercury MG 20768LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | US | Mercury MG 20768 / Mercury IMPF-11009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 195J-48LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 195J-48LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy ACV2036LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1A Moment's Notice3:04
- A2Nardis5:27
- A3The Night We Called It A Day3:41
- A4Trilogy6:41
- B1Quest4:06
- B2My Love From "Candide"5:11
- B3Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)4:39
- B4Birk's Works4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bold Conceptions are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bold Conceptions are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 2014.
When was Bold Conceptions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Japan. One of them is Mercury SR 60768.
How do I tell if my copy of Bold Conceptions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60768, MG 20768, SM-7198) 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 Bold Conceptions 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.