US
September 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 1054Jubilee JLP 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1054-ASide A runout
JLP-1054-BSide B runout
JLP 1054-ASide A label
JLP 1054-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Mingus Three
by Charles Mingus · 1957
25 pressings9 countriesBopJazz
Mingus Three was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Three
5 pressings came out in 1957, 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
November 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 1054Jubilee JLP 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1054-ASide A runout
JLP-1054-BSide B runout
JLP 1054-ASide A label
JLP 1054-BSide B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 1054Jubilee JLP 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1054-A △ 373Side A runout
JLP-1054-B △ 374Side B runout
JLP 1054-ASide A label
JLP 1054-BSide B label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-J15129
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee JLP 1054
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Jubilee JLP 1054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | UK | London Records LTZ-J15129First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Jubilee 1054 / Jubilee JLP 1054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Jubilee 1054 / Jubilee JLP 1054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Jubilee 1054 / Jubilee JLP 1054First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JLP 1054 / Jubilee JGM 1054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Josie JJM 3508LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Josie JJS 3508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | France | Disques Vogue LD. 656-30LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Jubilee JLP 1054 / Jubilee JGM 1054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-506-JLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | US | TRIP TLP-5017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Jubilee YW-7566-ROLP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Jubilee YW-7566-RO / Jubilee YW-7566-RO (J)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | France | Jazz Legacy JL. 81LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Italy | Carosello JLP 1054LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Roulette RE 40.506-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Jubilee YS-7088-RO / Jubilee YS-7088-RO(JB)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | Spain | Jubilee JLP 1054 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-590LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Doxy DOX815LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | DOL DOL715LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Jubilee JLP 1054 / Jubilee R1 681018LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, LP, Mono, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, LP, Mono, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Jazz Legacy JL. 81 / Vogue 500081LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | TRIP TLP-5017LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jubilee JLP 1054 / Jubilee JGM 1054LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Yesterday's4:08
- A2Back Home Blues5:25
- A3I Can't Get Started6:25
- A4Hamp's New Blues3:45
- B1Summertime4:28
- B2Dizzy Moods6:40
- B3Laura6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mingus Three are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Mingus Three are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 2022.
When was Mingus Three first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Jubilee 1054, released September 27, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Mingus Three is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1054, LTZ-J15129, JLP 1054) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLP-1054-A and JLP-1054-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mingus Three 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.
