UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 31769Embassy CBS 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 31769 A2 VRunout side A
CBS-S 31769 B2 VRunout side B
Dave BrubeckTake Five
Vinyl pressings
Take Five
by Dave Brubeck · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesCool JazzJazz
Take Five was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Take Five
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS 31769Embassy 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-31769-A1Runout etched side A
CBS-S-31769-B1Runout etched side B
S CBS 31769 ALabel side A
S CBS 31769 BLabel side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 31769CBS S CBS 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 31769 A2 VVariant 1
CBS-S 31769 B2 VVariant 1
CBS. S 31769 A2 32034 c I cƆVariant 2 runout side A etched, 32034 stamped
CBS S 31769 B2 CBS 32034 IƆ O >Variant 2 runout side B etched, CBS 32034 stamped
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Embassy EMB 31769CBS 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
02-31769-4.A-1 BSide A (stamped)
02-31769-1B-1 XSide B (stamped)
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Embassy EMB 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-31769-A1Runout Side 1 (etched)
02-31769-1B-1Runout Side 2 (stamped)
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Embassy EMB 31769
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Europe | Embassy EMB 31769 / CBS 31769First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Embassy EMB 31769First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Embassy EMB 31769First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 54703First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS 31769 / Embassy CBS 31769First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS 31769 / Embassy 31769First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS CBS 31769 / CBS S CBS 31769First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | CBS HS 14LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | CBS CBS 32084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32084 / CBS S CBS 32084LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32084LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 32084LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Take Five5:25
- A2Bossa Nova U.S.A.2:24
- A3Unsquare Dance2:02
- A4Someday My Prince Will Come6:22
- A5I'm In A Dancing Mood2:59
- A6The Duke6:20
- B1It's A Raggy Waltz5:15
- B2Blue Rondo A La Turk6:45
- B3Kathy's Waltz4:50
- B4Trolley Song3:04
- B5My Favourite Things2:53
- B6Castilian Drums4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Five are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Take Five are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1986.
When was Take Five first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Europe, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is CBS CBS 31769.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Five is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 31769, 31769, EMB 31769, CBS 54703) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS-S 31769 A2 V and CBS-S 31769 B2 V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Five 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.
