US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-1211
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PJ-628-D4Side A runout
PJ-629-D3Side B runout
Cy TouffHis Octet & Quintet
Vinyl pressings
His Octet & Quintet
by Cy Touff · 1956
12 pressings7 countriesCool JazzJazz
His Octet & Quintet 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 His Octet & Quintet
4 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records LAE 12040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VMGT 1088-2BSide 1
VMGT 1089-2BSide 2
Australia
1956- Label and catalog number
- Vogue Records LAEA 12040
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VMGT 1088-1BSide 1
VMGT 1089-1BSide 2
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Swing LDM 30 053
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Vogue Records LAEA 12040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | France | Swing LDM 30 053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Vogue Records LAE 12040First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-1211First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Italy | Music LPM 2017LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | World Pacific Records PJM-410LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-42LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | Pacific Jazz 054 24 02651 / Pacific Jazz PJ-1211LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-1211LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-1207LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz LLR-88027LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz LLR-88027LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Keester Parade7:47
- A2TNT4:53
- A3What Am I Here For?4:19
- A4Groover Wailin'4:08
- B1Prez-Ence5:22
- B2Half Past Jumping Time3:48
- B3A Smooth One6:56
- B4Primitive Cats5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of His Octet & Quintet are there?
12 vinyl pressings of His Octet & Quintet are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1991.
When was His Octet & Quintet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, France. One of them is Pacific Jazz PJ-1211.
How do I tell if my copy of His Octet & Quintet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PJ-1211, LAE 12040, LAEA 12040, LDM 30 053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PJ-628-D4 and PJ-629-D3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is His Octet & Quintet 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.