US
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34989
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 34989 - 1ARunout side A, variant 1
BL 34989 - 1BRunout side B, variant 1
AL 34989-1BRunout side A, variant 2
BL 34989-1 CRunout side B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Sophisticated Giant
by Dexter Gordon · 1977
16 pressings10 countriesPost BopJazz
Sophisticated Giant was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Sophisticated Giant
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34989
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34989-1A D 9Runout A
P BL 34989-1BRunout B
AL 34989Label A
BL 34989Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34989
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34989-1C /T o D3Runout side A, variant 1
P BL 34989-1D /T A2 oRunout side B, variant 1
P AL 34989-1C 1T o D2Runout side A, variant 2
P BL 34989-1D 1T A> oRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34989
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34989-1C IT ARunout side A
P BL 34989-1D IT IRunout side B
AL 34989 - 1BRunout Side A
BL 34989 - 1CRunout Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 82340
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237097
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
J MX179597 SBP 237097-1Side A runout
MX179598 SBP 237097-2Side B runout
MX179597Side A label
MX179598Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 858First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | CBS S CBS 82340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK & Europe | CBS 82340 / CBS CBS 82340First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34989First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34989First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 225001 / Discos CBS 225001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | CBS 82340LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 450316 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 450316 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Columbia 34989 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP512LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Columbia 19075851841LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Columbia 19075851841LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Laura7:38
- A2The Moontrane6:35
- A3Red Top9:55
- B1Fried Bananas7:52
- B2You're Blasé9:50
- B3How Insensitive4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Giant are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Giant are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 2018.
When was Sophisticated Giant first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia JC 34989, released November 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Sophisticated Giant is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 34989, S CBS 82340, SBP 237097, PC 34989) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34989 - 1A and BL 34989 - 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sophisticated Giant 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.
