US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-78720-1BSide 1 stamped
XSM-78721-1BSide 2 stamped
XSM-78720-1C, SISide 1 stamped
XSM-78721-1C, SISide 2 stamped
Vinyl pressings
A Portrait Of Thelonious
by Bud Powell · 1965
21 pressings8 countriesJazz
A Portrait Of Thelonious was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 A Portrait Of Thelonious
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-78718-1A
XLP-78719-1A
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM-78720-1B T
o XSM-78721-1B AIIIIIII
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2292
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP-78718-1CVariant 1: Side 1 stamped runout
XLP-78719-1CVariant 1: Side 2 stamped runout
o XLP-78718-1C TVariant 2: Side 1 runout
o XLP-78719-1C /\||TVariant 2: Side 2 runout
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2292
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM-78720-1ASide 1 stamped
XSM-78721-1ASide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia CL 2292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Columbia CS 9092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Columbia YS-496-CFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | Japan | Columbia YS-496-CFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2292First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CL 2292First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 9092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | CBS S 63.246LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-12LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-12LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 15AP 545LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 15AP 545LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1490LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 225.062LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | CBS S CBS 54301LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1980 | US | Columbia PC 36805LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Columbia ALD 6784LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS 52566 / CBS RM 52566LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9092 / Columbia Special Products CSP 9092LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 36805LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Off Minor5:24
- A2There Will Never Be Another You4:19
- A3Ruby, My Dear5:50
- A4No Name Blues6:58
- B1Thelonious3:52
- B2Monk's Mood7:13
- B3I Ain't Foolin'3:22
- B4Squatty6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Thelonious are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A Portrait Of Thelonious are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1965 and 1980.
When was A Portrait Of Thelonious first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Columbia CS 9092.
How do I tell if my copy of A Portrait Of Thelonious is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9092, CL 2292, YS-496-C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM-78720-1B and XSM-78721-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Portrait Of Thelonious 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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