US
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2398
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP2018-1S Λ 1Runout side A
M2 PP2019-1S Λ 1Runout side B
M2PP-2018Label side A
M2PP-2019Label side B
Dizzy GillespieThe Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie
by Dizzy Gillespie · 1961
11 pressings7 countriesJazz
The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie 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 The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie
5 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
- RCA Victor LPM-2398
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
M2 PP-2018-1S A1 ISide A runout, stamped
M2 PP-2019-1S B1 ISide B runout, stamped
M2PP-2018Side A label
M2PP-2019Side B label
Argentina
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2398
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2398
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M2PP-2018Runout Side A
M2PP-2019Runout Side B
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Victor RA-5030
- Format
- LP, Compilation, 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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Argentina | RCA Victor LPM-2398First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2398First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Japan | Victor RA-5030First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2398First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2398First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA RD 27242LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | RCA RD 27242LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | RCA RCA-6017 (M)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | France | RCA Victor LPM-2398LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LPM-2398LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LPM-2398LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Manteca
- A2Dizzier And Dizzier
- A3Night In Tunisia (Interlude)
- A4Anthropology
- A5Ol' Man Rebop
- A652nd Street Theme
- B1Cubana Be
- B2Cubana Bop
- B3Swedish Suite
- B4Two Bass Hit
- B5Good Bait
- B6Minor Walk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 2012.
When was The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Argentina, Canada, Japan. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-2398.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-2398, RA-5030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M2 PP2018-1S Λ 1 and M2 PP2019-1S Λ 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Of Dizzy Gillespie 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.
