US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-815Pablo Records 2310 815
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310 815 PP2107 ALSHIRESide A runout
2310 815 PP2108 ALSHIRESide B runout
PP-2107Side A label
PP-2108Side B label
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraUp In Duke's Workshop
Vinyl pressings
Up In Duke's Workshop
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesJazz
Up In Duke's Workshop was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Up In Duke's Workshop
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 815
- Format
- LP, Album
France
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 815
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310-815Pablo Records 2310 815
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 815
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2310 815 51 320Side A
2310 815 52 320Side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records MTF 1116
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310-815 / Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Not On Label 2310 815LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF 1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Pablo Records 2310-815 / Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Pablo Records 2310 815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 7065KLP | LP |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC 633 / Pablo Records OJC 633LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-633 / Pablo Records 2310-815LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Blem6:55
- A2Goof3:03
- A3Dick2:57
- A4Love Is Just Around The Corner4:23
- A5Bateau5:18
- B1Wanderlust6:26
- B2Neo-Creole3:52
- B3Black Butterfly3:40
- B4Mendoza5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up In Duke's Workshop are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Up In Duke's Workshop are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1991.
When was Up In Duke's Workshop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, France, Canada and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310-815.
How do I tell if my copy of Up In Duke's Workshop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310-815, 2310 815, MTF 1116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 815 PP2107 ALSHIRE and 2310 815 PP2108 ALSHIRE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up In Duke's Workshop 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.
