UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Spotlite Records 104
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SP104-A1 ARunout Side A, Etched
SP104-B1 BRunout Side A, Etched
Charlie ParkerCharlie Parker On Dial Volume 4
Vinyl pressings
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4
by Charlie Parker · 1970
11 pressings2 countriesBopJazz
Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 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 4
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Spotlite Records 104First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Spotlite Records 104LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Spotlite Records ITJ-50004LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Japan | Spotlite Records ITJ-50004LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Spotlite Records 104 / Spotlite Records SPJ 104LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Spotlite Records 104 / Spotlite Records SPJ 104LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Dexterity2:56
- A2Dexterity2:56
- A3Bongo Bop2:42
- A4Bongo Bop2:42
- A5Dewey Square3:25
- A6Dewey Square3:00
- A7Dewey Square3:04
- B1The Hymn2:29
- B2The Hymn2:26
- B3Bird Of Paradise3:05
- B4Bird Of Paradise3:06
- B5Bird Of Paradise3:09
- B6Embraceable You3:41
- B7Embraceable You3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK. One of them is Spotlite Records 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP104-A1 A and SP104-B1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charlie Parker On Dial Volume 4 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.
