US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12099
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12099 A RVGSide A runout stamped, RVG etched
MG 12099 B RVGSide B runout stamped, RVG etched
Charlie ByrdJazz Recital
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Recital
by Charlie Byrd · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesJazz
Jazz Recital 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 Jazz Recital
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Savoy Records MG 12099First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | CBS 52190 / CBS M 52190LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1964 | UK | Realm RM 190 / Realm Jazz RM-190LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Savoy Records SJL 1131LP | LP |
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ 12099 / Savoy Records MG 12099LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 139 / BYG Records 529.139LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc SA 6011 / Savoy-Musidisc 30 SA 6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc 6011 / Savoy-Musidisc SA 6011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc SA 6011 / Savoy-Musidisc 30 SA 6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12099LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Prelude
- A2My Funny Valentine
- A3Little Girl Blue
- A4My Heart Stood Still
- A5Interlude
- B1Spring Is Here
- B2A Foggy Day
- B3Spanish Guitar Blues
- B4Chuck-A-Tuck
- B5Homage To Charlie Christian
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Recital are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jazz Recital are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1985.
When was Jazz Recital first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12099.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Recital is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 12099 A RVG and MG 12099 B RVG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Recital 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.
