US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12130
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · DG
- Runout / matrix
RVG B MG 12117 A 12130 A X20Side A
RVG B MG 12117 B 12130 B X20Side B
Dexter GordonDexter Rides Again
Vinyl pressings
Dexter Rides Again
by Dexter Gordon · 1958
18 pressings5 countriesBopSwingJazz
Dexter Rides Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Dexter Rides Again
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Savoy Records MG 12130First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Realm RM 191 / Realm Jazz RM-191LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-59-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPU-35-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-50031LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12130 / Savoy Records MG 12130LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12130 / Savoy Records MG 12130LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Savoy Records KIJJ-2011 / Savoy Records MG 12130LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | Japan | Savoy Records MG 12130 / Savoy Records COJY-9264LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1993 | Japan | Savoy Records COJY-9054LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90062LP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 116 / BYG Records 529 116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 116 / BYG Records 529 116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529 116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | BYG Records BYG 529 116 / BYG Records 529 116LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529 116LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12130LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12130LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Dexter's Riff
- A2Settin' The Pace
- A3So Easy
- A4Long, Tall, Dexter
- A5Dexter Rides Again
- B1I Can't Escape From You
- B2Dexter Digs In
- B3Dexter's Minor Mad
- B4Blow Mr. Dexter
- B5Dexter's Deck
- B6Dexter's Cuttin Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dexter Rides Again are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dexter Rides Again are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 2018.
When was Dexter Rides Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12130.
How do I tell if my copy of Dexter Rides Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG B MG 12117 A 12130 A X20 and RVG B MG 12117 B 12130 B X20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dexter Rides Again 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.
