Denmark
1976- Label and catalog number
- SteepleChase SCS-1050
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SCS 1050 A 4 P76 F 710Runout side A, stamped
SCS 1050 B 4 P76 F 710Runout side B, stamped
SCS-1050 ALabel side A
SCS-1050 BLabel side B
Dexter Gordon QuartetSwiss Nights Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Swiss Nights Vol. 1
by Dexter Gordon Quartet · 1976
10 pressings6 countriesJazz
Swiss Nights Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Swiss Nights Vol. 1
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 2050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IC-2050-A ST DBY M-A-D 2-77 21- ARunouts, Side A
IC-2050-B ST DBY M-A-D 2-77 27- A2Runouts, Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 2050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IC-2050-A ST DBY M-A-D 2-77 A 21-Side A runout
IC-2050-B ST DBY M-A-D 2-77 A2 23-Side B runout
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- SteepleChase RJ-7128
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(SCS-1050-A)Side A Label
(SCS-1050-B)Side B Label
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1050First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Japan | SteepleChase RJ-7128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 2050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Inner City Records IC 2050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1050LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Edigsa 11-0038LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS 1050LP, Reissue, Repress | LP, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Denmark | SteepleChase SCS-1050LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | SteepleChase SCS-1050 / Alto EditionLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | Scandinavia | SteepleChase SCS 1050 / SteepleChase SCS-1050LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tenor Madness10:44
- A2Wave10:48
- B1You've Changed10:23
- B2Days Of Wine And Roses13:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swiss Nights Vol. 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Swiss Nights Vol. 1 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was Swiss Nights Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Denmark, US, Japan. One of them is SteepleChase SCS-1050.
How do I tell if my copy of Swiss Nights Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCS-1050, IC 2050, RJ-7128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCS 1050 A 4 P76 F 710 and SCS 1050 B 4 P76 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swiss Nights Vol. 1 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.