France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 70.341 L
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 70341 1L 380side A
PHI AA 70341 2L 380side B
Claude BollingOriginal Ragtime
Vinyl pressings
Original Ragtime
by Claude Bolling · 1967
13 pressings3 countriesRagtimeJazz
Original Ragtime was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Original Ragtime
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | France | Philips P 70.341 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Philips 849.454 BYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 33277LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 33277LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 33277LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | CBS FM 39009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | CBS FM 39009 / FM FM 39009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Philips 840.583LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Philips 70.341LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 849.454 BYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 849.454 BYLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Philips 849.454 BYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Philips 849.454 BYLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Waiting For The Robert E. Lee2:40
- A2On The Mississippi2:20
- A3Mississippi Rag2:50
- A4Temptation Rag2:50
- A5Canadian Capers4:44
- A6Perfect Rag2:55
- B1Maple Leaf Rag2:56
- B2Kitten On The Keys3:04
- B3Harlem Strut2:10
- B4Cataract Rag3:19
- B5Saint-Louis Rag2:50
- B6The Entertainer's Rag3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Original Ragtime are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Original Ragtime are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 1986.
When was Original Ragtime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France. One of them is Philips P 70.341 L.
How do I tell if my copy of Original Ragtime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 70.341 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 70341 1L 380 and PHI AA 70341 2L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Original Ragtime 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.
