US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Booman Records BM-8622
- Format
- LP, Album
Dizzy GillespieA Musical Safari
Vinyl pressings
A Musical Safari
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1974
10 pressings5 countriesBopSoul-JazzLatin JazzJazz
A Musical Safari was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 A Musical Safari
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Cheri Booman Records BM-1001
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Cheri Booman Records BM-8622First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Cheri Booman Records BM-1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Jazz Legacy 40 / Jazz Legacy JL. 90LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Musart EDI 60574LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | ALA ALA 1984LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | ALA ALA 1984LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 146LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Affinity AFF 142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Spain | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4560LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ALA ALA 1984 / Ala A-601LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Duke´s Intro & Dizzy´s Rap2:20
- A2Desafinado3:30
- A3Lorraine3:53
- A4Long Long Summer8:17
- B1Oo Pop A Dah5:40
- B2Pau De Arara8:55
- B3Kush9:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Musical Safari are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Musical Safari are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 2015.
When was A Musical Safari first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Cheri Booman Records BM-8622.
How do I tell if my copy of A Musical Safari is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BM-8622, BM-1001) 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 A Musical Safari 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.
