US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-138
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHM2001138A M1 I RRRunout A - see notes
PHM200138B M1 II RRRunout B - see notes
Dizzy GillespieThe Cool World (Original Score)
Vinyl pressings
The Cool World (Original Score)
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1964
11 pressings5 countriesJazz
The Cool World (Original Score) was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 The Cool World (Original Score)
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-138
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600138A- M1 1RRSide A stamped, "1RR" etched
PHS600138B- M1 RR 1Side B stamped, "RR 1" etched
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-138
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-138
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600138-A M1 RRSide A, stamped ("RR" etched)
PHS600138-B M1 RRSide B, stamped ("RR" etched)
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips BL7636Philips 652 052 BL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL 7636
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Japan | Philips SFL-7193First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 652 052 BL / Philips 852 052 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 852 052 BYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Philips BL7636 / Philips 652 052 BLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Philips SBL 7636First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM 200-138First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-138First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHM 200-138First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Philips PHS 600-138First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1966 | Spain | Philips 852 052 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Philips FDX-286LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From "The Cool World"5:08
- A2The Pushers2:35
- A3Enter, Priest4:15
- A4Duke's Awekening2:39
- A5Duke On The Run5:14
- B1Street Music2:32
- B2Bonnie's Blues3:58
- B3Coney Island3:44
- B4Duke's Fantasy2:12
- B5Coolie3:37
- B6Duke's Last Soliloquy3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cool World (Original Score) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Cool World (Original Score) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1976.
When was The Cool World (Original Score) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is Philips PHM 200-138.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cool World (Original Score) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHM 200-138, PHS 600-138, BL7636, SBL 7636) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHM2001138A M1 I RR and PHM200138B M1 II RR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Cool World (Original Score) 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.
