France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Guilde Du Jazz J. 1001
- Format
- LP, 10"
Erroll Garner TrioPiano Contrasts
Vinyl pressings
Piano Contrasts
by Erroll Garner Trio · 1957
10 pressings7 countriesJazz
Piano Contrasts was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Piano Contrasts
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Italy | Jazztone J-1001F.LP, 10", Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, 10", Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1956 | Switzerland | Jazztone JAZ 1001 / Concert Hall CHJ-1001LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, 10", Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1957 | France | Guilde Du Jazz J. 1001First yearLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Jazztone CHJ-1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Jazztone J-1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | Guilde Du Jazz J. 1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Germany | Jazztone J-1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Netherlands | Jazztone JAZ 1001LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Jazztone JAZ 1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | US | Concert Hall CHJ-1001LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
Tracklist
- A1Pastel
- A2Talk No Holes
- A3Love Is The Strangest Game
- A4Blues Garnie
- A5Trio
- B1Dary Departs
- B2Bopmatism
- B3Dodo’s Dance
- B4You Go To My Head
- B5Lover
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Piano Contrasts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Piano Contrasts are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1956 and 1957.
When was Piano Contrasts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in France. One of them is Guilde Du Jazz J. 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Piano Contrasts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J. 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Piano Contrasts 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.