UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records LAE 12002
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
VMG 139 1-BSide A
VMG 140 2-BSide B
Charlie ParkerMemorial Album
Vinyl pressings
Memorial Album
by Charlie Parker · 1955
10 pressings2 countriesBopBig BandJazz
Memorial Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Memorial Album
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12002First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1957 | France | Swing LDM 30.067LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Disques Vogue CLD. 753LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Fonit Cetra jaz 4011LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | France | Vogue 500753 / Vogue CLD. 753LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Disques Vogue 500753LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Mode Disques LDM 30067LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Swing LDM 30.067LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Vogue 500753LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | France | Disques Vogue 500753LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Old Flame
- A2Air Conditioning
- A3Embraceable You
- A4Bird Feathers
- A5Lover Man
- A6Out Of Nowhere
- A7Schnourphology
- B1Don't Blame Me
- B2Hot Blues
- B3How Deep Is The Ocean
- B4Scrapple From The Apple
- B5Dark Shadows
- B6Superman
- B7All The Things You Are
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memorial Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Memorial Album are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1955 and 1970.
When was Memorial Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is Vogue Records LAE 12002.
How do I tell if my copy of Memorial Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LAE 12002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VMG 139 1-B and VMG 140 2-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memorial Album 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.
