US
March 1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG C-109Mercury MG C-509
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG C 109 A 1Side A runout
MG C 109 BSide B runout
MG C-109 ASide A label
MG C-109 BSide B label
Charlie Parker With StringsCharlie Parker With Strings
Vinyl pressings
Charlie Parker With Strings
by Charlie Parker With Strings · 1951
13 pressings2 countriesBopJazz
Charlie Parker With Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Charlie Parker With Strings
2 pressings came out in 1951, 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.
US
March 1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG C-109Mercury MG C-509
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG C 109 A 1Side A runout
MG C 109 BSide B runout
MG C-109 ASide A label
MG C-109 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Mercury MG C-109 / Mercury MG C-509First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Mercury MG C-109 / Mercury MG C-509First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG C-509LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Mercury C509 / Mercury C-10910", 78 RPM, Album | 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1953 | US | Mercury C509 X457", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG C-509LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Mercury MG-C-109LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | France | Clef Records MG C-509 / Blue Star N° 6942LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1954 | US | Mercury MG C-509LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Star N° 694210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury C-5097", 45 RPM, Album · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Album · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Mercury C-5097", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury MG C-509LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1They Can't Take That Away From Me
- A2You Came Along From Out Of Nowhere
- A3East Of The Sun
- B1Easy To Love
- B2I'm In The Mood For Love
- B3I'll Remember April
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker With Strings are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker With Strings are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1951 and 1954.
When was Charlie Parker With Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US. One of them is Mercury MG C-109, released March 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Charlie Parker With Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG C-109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG C 109 A 1 and MG C 109 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charlie Parker With Strings 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.
