US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN-1023
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGN-1023 Aside A
MGN-1023 Bside B
(11,188)label A
(11,189)label B
Dizzy GillespieDizzy And Strings
Vinyl pressings
Dizzy And Strings
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesJazz
Dizzy And Strings was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Dizzy And Strings
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 2 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN-1023
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN-1023
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Norgran Records MGN-1023Blue Star GLP 3535
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Norgran Records MGN-1023 / Blue Star GLP 3535First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Norgran Records MGN-1023First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Norgran Records MGN-1023First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Norgran Records MGN-1023First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1090LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Norgran Records MG N-1090LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Verve Records MG V-8178LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Verve Records MV 2671LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Clef Records MG N-1090LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Norgran Records 1090LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records V-8178LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- Dizzy Gillespie And Strings
- A1Roses Of Picardy
- A2Silhouette
- A3Can You Recall
- A4O Solow
- Dizzy Gillespie And His Big Band
- B1Cool Eyes
- B2Confusion
- B3Pile Driver
- B4Hob Nail Special
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dizzy And Strings are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dizzy And Strings are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1980.
When was Dizzy And Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, France. One of them is Norgran Records MGN-1023.
How do I tell if my copy of Dizzy And Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGN-1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGN-1023 A and MGN-1023 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dizzy And Strings 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.
