US
August 1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6173
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 5593 1DA side variant 1
LP 5594-1DB side variant 1
LP 5593 1AA side variant 2
LP 5594 1BB side variant 2
Erroll GarnerGems
Vinyl pressings
Gems
by Erroll Garner · 1951
40 pressings14 countriesBopSwingJazz
Gems was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Gems
3 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia B-244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 5595 1ASide A runout stamped
ZSP 5602 1ASide B runout stamped
ZSP 5596 1ASide C runout stamped
ZSP 5601 1ASide D runout stamped
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6173
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 5593 1DA side variant 1
LP 5594-1DB side variant 1
LP 5593 1AA side variant 2
L[ 5594 1BB side variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Columbia CL 6173First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1951 | US | Columbia B-244First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Box Set |
| 1951 | US | Columbia CL 6173First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1952 | US | Columbia B-2447", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Reissue |
| 1954 | Canada | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Columbia 33 FP 1035LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1955 | UK | Columbia 33S 1059LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 6173LP, 10", Album, Repress | LP, 10", Album, Repress |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips P 07.839 RLP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1966 | France | CBS 62 914 / CBS 62914LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | CBS 62 914LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1807LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS LJ 5LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBS 21062LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBS 21062LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Israel | CBS 450583-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | New Zealand | CBS LJ 5 / CBS LJ5LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | CBS CBS 21062 / Suzy CBS 21062LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS S 21062LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | CBS CSPS 2876LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Columbia CL 583LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 31024LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 583LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips P 07.839 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | France | CBS 62 914 / CBS 62914LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 07155 LLP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07155 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33S 1059LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana)2:03
- A2I'm In The Mood For Love3:35
- A3The Way You Look Tonight3:40
- A4Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)2:53
- B1Play, Piano Play2:21
- B2Laura2:44
- B3Body And Soul2:54
- B4I Cover The Waterfront3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gems are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Gems are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1951 and 1987.
When was Gems first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 6173, released August 1951.
How do I tell if my copy of Gems is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 6173, B-244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 5593 1D and LP 5594-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gems 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.
