US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LJM-1002RCA Victor LJM 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E4VP-8045-1S C2Side A, Runout
E4 VP 8046 4S A3Side B, Runout
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraSeattle Concert
Vinyl pressings
Seattle Concert
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1954
18 pressings7 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Seattle Concert was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Seattle Concert
6 pressings came out in 1954, 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor EJC-1002RCA Victor EJC 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor L20099RCA Victor L20099
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LJM-1002
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
E4VP-8045-1S (letter scratched out in "V" position and "V" stamped below it)Side 1 Stamped
E4VP-8046-3SSide 2 Stamped
Canada
September 1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LJM-1002RCA Victor LJM 1002
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
E4VP-8045-2SSide 1 Stamped
E4VP-8046-2SSide 2 Stamped
Argentina
1954- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVLT-3000
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVLT-3000First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor LJM-1002 / RCA Victor LJM 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor EJC-1002 / RCA Victor EJC 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor L20099 / RCA Victor L20099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | US | RCA Victor LJM-1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1954 | Canada | RCA Victor LJM-1002 / RCA Victor LJM 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | RCA LJM-1002-CLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Australia | RCA Australia L10048LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | RCA 430.206LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | RCA Victor 430 206 S / RCA 430206LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RGP-1091(M) / RCA Camden RGP-1091Ⓜ︎LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | RCA RJL-2561 / RCA LJM 1002LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| 1987 | Germany | RCA NL 90071LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor PM 42852 / RCA PM 42852LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | RCA PM 42852LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA A 430 206LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | RCA LJM-1002-C / RCA LJM 1002 CLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | RCA RJL-2516LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Skin Deep
- A2Sultry Serenade
- A3Sophisticated Lady
- A4Perdido
- A5Caravan
- B1Harlem
- B2The Hawk Talks
- Ellington Medley
- B11Jam With Sam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seattle Concert are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Seattle Concert are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1954 and 1987.
When was Seattle Concert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada, Argentina. One of them is RCA Victor LJM-1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Seattle Concert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LJM-1002, EJC-1002, L20099, AVLT-3000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E4VP-8045-1S C2 and E4 VP 8046 4S A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seattle Concert 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.
