US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18054
- Format
- LP, Album
Dizzy GillespieIt's My Way
Vinyl pressings
It's My Way
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1969
12 pressings7 countriesJazz
It's My Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 It's My Way
10 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18054
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18054
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SS-18054Solid State Records SS-18054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SS-18054AHand-etchings runout area side A
SS-18054-2 ReHand-etchings runout area side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Solid State Records SS 18054
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SS 18054 A [tiny initial]Runout side A
SS-18054 B [tiny initial]Runout side B
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUAL-933,415
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL-933,415First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | United Artists Records SS-18054 / Solid State Records SS-18054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Solid State Records SS 18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Japan | Solid State Records SR 3030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18054 / Solid State Records SMAS-92068LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records SS-18054 / Solid State Records SS-18054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Solid State Records SS 18054First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records UAM 20055LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Galveston2:38
- A2This Girl's In Love With You4:00
- A3Games People Play2:58
- A4Magic Tree3:06
- A5Whatever Possess'd Me3:47
- B1Medley - Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In3:10
- B2Besame Mucho4:03
- B3I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter3:03
- B4Exotica4:17
- B5Birk's Works3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's My Way are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's My Way are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was It's My Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Solid State Records SS 18054.
How do I tell if my copy of It's My Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 18054, SS-18054, SUAL-933,415, UAS 18054) 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 It's My Way 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.
