Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician MUS K 52 392
- Format
- LP, Album
Dexter GordonAmerican Classic
Vinyl pressings
American Classic
by Dexter Gordon · 1982
13 pressings6 countriesBopSoul-JazzJazz
American Classic was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 American Classic
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician MUS K 52 392
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 52392 A STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 52392 B STRAWBERRY (G)Runout side B, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1-60126
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1 60126
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
E1-60126-A-2-SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16679-A2 ESR-MS-40282 + SLM △1414Runout side A
E1-60126-B-3-SH/AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16680-B3 + ESR-MS-40282 SLM △1414-XRunout side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1 60126
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra Musician E1 60126
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
E1-60126-A-2-SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16679-A2 ESR-MS-40282 + SLM △1414Runout A, etched, exc. Allied logo, stamped
E1-60126-B-3-SH/AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16680-B3 + ESR-MS-40282 SLM △1414-XRunout B, etched, exc. Allied logo, stamped
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Elektra Musician 22.049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Elektra Musician XE1-60126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 392First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 392First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Elektra Musician P-11211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Elektra Musician E1 60126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60126First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1 60126First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1 60126First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1 60126First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1-60126First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1 60126LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Discovery Records 79005-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Jumpin' Blues
- A2Besame Mucho
- A3For Soul Sister
- B1Sticky Wicket
- B2Skylark
- B3An Interview WIth Dexter Gordon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Classic are there?
13 vinyl pressings of American Classic are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was American Classic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra Musician MUS K 52 392.
How do I tell if my copy of American Classic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MUS K 52 392, E1-60126, E1 60126, 22.049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Classic 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.
