US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 690Argo LP-690
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-690 S-1 11398 ዋSide A runout
LP-690 S-2 11399 ዋSide B runout
U-11398Side A label
U-11399Side B label
Dorothy AshbyDorothy Ashby
Vinyl pressings
Dorothy Ashby
by Dorothy Ashby · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzHard BopCool JazzJazz
Dorothy Ashby was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Dorothy Ashby
4 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS 690
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-690 11398 N8OY-0456-1 Φ VI I S-1
LPS-690 S-2 VI Φ I N8OY-0457-1
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 690
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
lp690s111398Runout side A
lp690s211399Runout side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 690
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U-11398Side A
U-11399Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Argo LP 690 / Argo LP-690First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LPS 690First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP 690First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP 690First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess PAR S-500LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess PAR S-500LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Cadet LPS-690 / Argo LPS 690LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2243-BCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Doxy ACV2074LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Wax Love Records WLV 82112LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | WaxTime 772377LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Lonely Melody3:45
- A2Secret Love3:32
- A3Gloomy Sunday2:34
- A4Satin Doll5:08
- A5John R.3:15
- B1Li'l Darlin'4:29
- B2Booze2:15
- B3Django4:30
- B4You Stepped Out Of A Dream3:25
- B5Stranger In Paradise3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dorothy Ashby are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dorothy Ashby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was Dorothy Ashby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Argo LP 690.
How do I tell if my copy of Dorothy Ashby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 690, LPS 690) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-690 S-1 11398 ዋ and LP-690 S-2 11399 ዋ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dorothy Ashby 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.
