US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10020Prestige PRST-10020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRST-10020-A-2 VAN GELDER HSide A runout, etched, exc VAN GELDER H
PRST-100020-B-2 VAN GELDER HSide B runout, etched, exc VAN GELDER H)
Dexter GordonThe Jumpin' Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Jumpin' Blues
by Dexter Gordon · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
The Jumpin' Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Jumpin' Blues
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10020Prestige P-10020
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10020Prestige PRST-10020
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 10020Prestige PRST-10020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige PRST-10020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige P-10020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige PRST-10020First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige PRST-10020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Prestige PR 10020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | Prestige PR 10020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Prestige VIJ-5068LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | Prestige VIJ-5068LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige 68.560LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | Prestige VIJ-4063 / Prestige PG-4063LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PR 10020 / Prestige PRT 10020LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Evergreenish6:00
- A2For Sentimental Reasons6:45
- A3Star Eyes6:40
- B1Rhythm-A-Ning6:25
- B2If You Could See Me Now5:12
- B3The Jumpin' Blues5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jumpin' Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Jumpin' Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was The Jumpin' Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Prestige PR 10020.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jumpin' Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 10020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRST-10020-A-2 VAN GELDER H and PRST-100020-B-2 VAN GELDER H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jumpin' Blues 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.
