US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-806
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Black Label
- Runout / matrix
33806 A [Block-shaped "S"] CPRunout side A
33806 B [Block-shaped "S"] CPRunout side B
Cecil PayneThe Connection
Vinyl pressings
The Connection
by Cecil Payne · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesHard BopCool JazzJazz
The Connection was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Connection
5 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-806-S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
PLP-806-A STEREO SMSide A runout, etched
PLP-806-B STEREO SMSide B runout, etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-806-S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Charlie Parker Records PLP-806
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
PLP-806-A STEREO SMSide A runout, etched
PLP-806-B STEREO SMSide B runout, etched
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Summit AJS 16
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AJS 16 A + 1Side A runout
AJS 16 B + 1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Summit AJS 16First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-806First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-806-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-806-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Charlie Parker Records PLP-806First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Charlie Parker Records IGJ-50015 / Stateside IGJ-50015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Spain | Phonic PHL5506LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Jazz Reactivation JR 105 / PRT JR 105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Apolo Records J&B-6.035LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Overseas Records ULS-1545-VLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Egmont AJS 16LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stop And Listen4:46
- A2Born Again5:42
- A3Dear People4:03
- B1Kenny's One5:29
- B2Sister Carol3:14
- B3Mighty Fine Wine3:30
- B4It's Your Life3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Connection are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Connection are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1982.
When was The Connection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK. One of them is Charlie Parker Records PLP-806.
How do I tell if my copy of The Connection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PLP-806, PLP-806-S, AJS 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 33806 A [Block-shaped "S"] CP and 33806 B [Block-shaped "S"] CP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Connection 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.