UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Spotlite Records 102Spotlite Records 102+
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SP 102 A2 4Side A
SP 102 - B1 4Side B
Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker On Dial Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2
by Charlie Parker · 1970
10 pressings2 countriesBopJazz
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 On Dial Volume 2
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Stateside ITJ-50002 / Spotlite Records ITJ-50002LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Spotlite Records SGD 81LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records SPJ 102LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records SPJ 102LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Spotlite Records 102 / Spotlite Records 102+LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1This Is Always3:10
- A2This Is Always3:07
- A3Dark Shadows4:02
- A4Dark Shadows3:10
- A5Dark Shadows3:06
- A6Dark Shadows2:57
- B1Bird's Nest2:48
- B2Bird's Nest2:47
- B3Bird's Nest2:42
- B4Cool Blues1:56
- B5Cool Blues2:20
- B6Cool Blues3:05
- B7Cool Blues2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1991.
When was Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Spotlite Records 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP 102 A2 4 and SP 102 - B1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 2 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.
