US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1204
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Dizzy GillespieGiants Of Modern Jazz
Vinyl pressings
Giants Of Modern Jazz
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1955
14 pressings5 countriesBopJazz
Giants Of Modern Jazz 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 Giants Of Modern Jazz
2 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1204
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
J-1204 PT1-1Runout side A
J-1204 PT2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Jazztone J-1204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Jazztone J-1204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1959 | Japan | Concert Hall J-1204LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1959 | US | Baronet Records B-105 / Baronet Records 105LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1959 | US | Baronet Records B-105 / Baronet Records 105LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1959 | US | Baronet Records B-105 / Baronet Records 105LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Italy | Fonit U.S.A. LPI 8003LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | UK | Concert Hall BJ 1204LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL 13LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CID CID-J-3049LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Hall Of Fame JG 620 / Hall Of Fame JG-620LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Hall Of Fame JG 620 / Hall Of Fame JG-620LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Blue Ribbon BRM-8013LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Concert Hall Society J-1204 / Jazztone J-1204LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hallelujah
- A2Slam Slam Blues
- A3Diggin' Diz
- A4Confirmation
- A5Dynamo
- A6Round Midnight
- A7When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- B1Congo Blues
- B2Get Happy
- B3Moose The Mooche
- B4Yardbird Suite
- B5Ornithology
- B6A Night In Tunisia
- B7Crazeology
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giants Of Modern Jazz are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Giants Of Modern Jazz are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1962.
When was Giants Of Modern Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Jazztone J-1204.
How do I tell if my copy of Giants Of Modern Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J-1204) 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 Giants Of Modern Jazz 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.
