US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12079ASide A, stamped
MG 12079BSide B, stamped
RVGBoth sides, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Charlie Parker Story
by Charlie Parker · 1956
16 pressings5 countriesJazz
The Charlie Parker Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 The Charlie Parker Story
4 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red Deep Groove Labels
- Runout / matrix
MG 12079A X20 RVGSide A runouts stamped, RVG etched
MG 12079B X20 RVGSide B runouts stamped, RVG etched
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12079A X20 1 DStamped runout side A
MG 12079B X20 1 DStamped runout side B
RVGEtched runout, both sides
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12079
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Savoy Records MG-12079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG-12079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG-12079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG-12079First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records LTZ-C 15108 / London American Recordings LTZ-C.15108LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Eros ERL 50048 / Savoy Records ERL 50048LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Eros ERL 50048LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Realm Jazz Savoy Series RM-120LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Realm Jazz Savoy Series RM 120 / Realm Jazz Savoy Series RM-120LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | CBS M 52120LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Savoy Records MG-12079LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Savoy Jazz COJY-9015LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Savoy Records MG 12079 / Savoy Records MG-12079LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 129LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MGS-12079 / Savoy Records MG-12079LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG-12079LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Band #1 "Billie's Bounce" New Take #12:20
- A2Band #2 "Billie's Bounce" Short Take #21:20
- A3Band #3 "Billie's Bounce" New Take #33:05
- A4Band #4 "Warming Up A Riff" Orig. Take #12:30
- A5Band #5 Billie's Bounce - Orig. Take #42:00
- A6Band #6 Billie's Bounce - Orig. Take #53:05
- A7Band #7 Now's The Time - Short Take #10:20
- A8Band #8 Now's The Time - Short Take #20:37
- A9Band #9 Now's The Time - New Take #33:05
- B1Band #10 Now's The Time - Orig. Take #43:15
- B2Band #11 Thriving From A Riff - New Take #13:00
- B3Band #12 Thriving From A Riff - Short Take #20:20
- B4Band #13 Thriving From A Riff - Orig. Take #33:00
- B5Band #14 Meandering - Only Take3:15
- B6Band #15 Koko - Short Take #10:40
- B7Band #16 Koko - Orig. Take #22:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Charlie Parker Story are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Charlie Parker Story are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 2015.
When was The Charlie Parker Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, Canada. One of them is Savoy Records MG-12079.
How do I tell if my copy of The Charlie Parker Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-12079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 12079A and MG 12079B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Charlie Parker Story 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.
