US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST-24010Prestige PR 24010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Charles MingusMingus
Vinyl pressings
Mingus
by Charles Mingus · 1972
16 pressings8 countriesHard BopJazz
Mingus was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Mingus
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 24010Prestige PR 24010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige L 45101/2Prestige SPR 217/8
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PRST.24010 SIDE.1 4 SMX40049Side A runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE-2 1 SMX40050Side B runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE3-2 .1 SMX40051Side C runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE4 2 SMX40052Side D runout, etched
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 2162-24010Prestige 2162-24010 9
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2162-24010-ASide A runout
2162-24010-BSide B runout
2162-24010-CSide C runout
2162-24010-DSide D runout
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLST 6520Prestige BLST 6520
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Rechannelled
- Runout / matrix
BLST - 6520 - S.1Side A runout, etched
BLST - 6520 - S.2Side B runout, etched
BLST 6520 - S.3Side C runout, etched
BLST - 6520 - S.4Side D runout, etched
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prestige SPR 217/8Prestige SPR 217/8
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PRST.24010 SIDE.1 SMX40049Side A runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE-2 SMX40050Side B runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE3-2 SMX40051Side C runout, etched
PRST.24010 SIDE2 4 SMX40052Side D runout, etched
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Prestige L 45101/2 / Prestige SPR 217/8First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Prestige 2162-24010 / Prestige 2162-24010 9First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Bellaphon BLST 6520 / Prestige BLST 6520First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Prestige SPR 217/8 / Prestige SPR 217/8First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Prestige PR 24010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRT 24010 / Prestige PR 24010LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Prestige 24010 / Prestige PR 24010LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRST-24010 / Prestige PR 24010First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRST 24010 / Prestige PR 24010First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRT 24010 / Prestige PR 24010LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation |
| 1974 | France | Prestige PR 24010LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Prestige PRI 24010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Prestige HB 6042LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Prestige PR 24010 / Prestige PR Ⓢ 24010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Prestige PR 24010LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR-24010 / Prestige 24010LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation | LP, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Jump Monk6:54
- A2Serenade In Blue5:57
- A3Percussion Discussion8:25
- B1Work Song6:12
- B2Septemberly6:52
- B3All The Things You Are6:46
- C1A Foggy Day5:35
- C2Drums5:25
- C3Haitian Fight Song5:20
- C4Ladybird6:00
- D1I'll Remember April13:20
- D2Love Chant7:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mingus are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mingus are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Mingus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Prestige PRST-24010.
How do I tell if my copy of Mingus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRST-24010, PRST 24010, L 45101/2, 2162-24010) 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 Mingus 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.
