US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG12064A X20Side A Stamped
MG12064B X20Side B Stamped
B 1Stamped Vertically Both Sides
RVGEtched Both Sides
Donald ByrdThe Jazz Message Of
Vinyl pressings
The Jazz Message Of
by Donald Byrd · 1956
13 pressings5 countriesHard BopJazz
The Jazz Message Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Jazz Message Of
5 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 3 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12064
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Album, White Label, Mono
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-C15028London American Recordings LTZ-C15028
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Savoy Records MG 12064
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | London Savoy Records MG 12064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | London Records LTZ-C15028 / London American Recordings LTZ-C15028First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG 12064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG 12064First yearLP, Single Sided, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Single Sided, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG 12064First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | Savoy Records MG 12.064LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Savoy Records MG 12064LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Savoy Records MG 12064LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-74-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Savoy Records 220R-50503 / SJ Records, Inc. NPC. 1990LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | Japan | Savoy Records KIJJ-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1993 | Japan | Savoy Records COJY-9067LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Sowing Records FV87 58.1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1There'll Never Be Another You5:47
- A2Cattin'4:36
- A3Madelaine4:40
- A4When I Fall In Love3:46
- B1Budo7:30
- B2I Married An Angel6:58
- B3The Jazz Message (With Freedom For All)8:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jazz Message Of are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Jazz Message Of are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1956 and 2025.
When was The Jazz Message Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12064.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jazz Message Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12064, LTZ-C15028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG12064A X20 and MG12064B X20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jazz Message Of 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.
