US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Charles Mingus JWS 005-S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SUB-491-W2 IAMA-Side runout etching
SUB-492-W1 IAMB-Side runout etching
SUB 491Side A label
SUB 492Side B label
Charles MingusTown Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1
by Charles Mingus · 1964
23 pressings8 countriesPost BopJazz
Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Charles Mingus JWS 005-SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19051 / Fantasy BLPS 19051LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Fantasy AMI 9 / Galaxy AMI 9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Japan | Liberty LP-88018LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | US | Fantasy JWS 9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Fantasy JWS 9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Fantasy JWS 9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Fantasy JWS 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Fantasy 6140LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Fantasy LFP-88057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Jazz Workshop JWS-9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Jazz Workshop JWS-9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-042 / Jazz Workshop JWS-005-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-042 / Jazz Workshop JWS-005-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-042 / Jazz Workshop JWS-005-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Fantasy SMJ-6289 / Charles Mingus SMJ-6289LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Fantasy SMJ-6289 / Charles Mingus SMJ-6289LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-042 / Jazz Workshop JWS-005-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Fantasy 68.425 / Carrere 68.425LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records YFJL-604 / Jazz Workshop JWS-005-SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Candid CAN 33621 / Jazz Workshop CAN 33621LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-042 / ZYX Music OJC-042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jazz Workshop JWS 9 / Fantasy JWS-9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1So Long Eric18:00
- A2Praying With Eric4:55
- B1Praying With Eric (Con't)22:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 2026.
When was Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US. One of them is Charles Mingus JWS 005-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JWS 005-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUB-491-W2 IAM and SUB-492-W1 IAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Town Hall Concert, 1964, Vol. 1 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.
