US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8411
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6-8411Variant 1 A Side Hand Etched
SIDE IVariant 1 A Side Hand Etched
30468-REV.Variant 1 A Side Hand Etched
~Variant 1 B Side Machine Etched
Dizzy GillespiePerceptions
Vinyl pressings
Perceptions
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
Perceptions was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Perceptions
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8411
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V-8411 MGV-51174 RVG [Block S]Side A runout
V-8411 MGV-51175 RVG [Block S]Side B runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8411
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · deep groove
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8411
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1536
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1536His Master's Voice CLP. 1536
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
V 8411A-1S RSide A runout variant 1
V 8411B-1S GSide B runout variant 1
V 8411A-1S R 1Side A runout variant 2
V 8411B-1S R 1Side B runout variant 2
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Verve Records V-8411First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Verve Records 3680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1536First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1536 / His Master's Voice CLP. 1536First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1536 CSD 1426 / Verve Series CSD 1426First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-8411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-8411First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V-8411First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Verve Records V6-8411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Verve Records 3680First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Verve Records VLS 1045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Sword Of Orion4:25
- A2Jubelo6:55
- A3Blue Mist6:50
- B1Fantasia7:30
- B2Horn Of Plenty5:09
- B3Ballade3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Perceptions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Perceptions are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Perceptions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, France, Canada. One of them is Verve Records V6-8411.
How do I tell if my copy of Perceptions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8411, V-8411, CLP 1536, CLP 1536 CSD 1426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6-8411 and SIDE I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Perceptions 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.
