US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP 37283 - 1AA side
XLP 37284 - 1CB side
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Spectacular
by Frankie Laine · 1956
19 pressings9 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
Jazz Spectacular was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Jazz Spectacular
10 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 5 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP37283 - 1B HA SIDE, stamped
XLP 37284 - 1D H1B SIDE, stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP37283-1B HSide A runout
XLP37284-1D. H1 1Side B runout
XLP 37283Side A label
XLP 37284Side B label
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP37283 - 1B HA SIDE, stamped
XLP 37284 - 1D H1B SIDE, stamped
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 808
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP37283-1AA Side Run-Out Stamped
XLP37284-1CB Side Run-Out Stamped
X "LP" 37283A Side Center Label
X "LP" 37284B Side Center Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Australia | Coronet KLP 512First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Canada | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | South Africa | Columbia ALD 6026First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Columbia CL 808First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Philips BBL 7080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Italy | Philips B07129LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Philips B 07129 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-22LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPZ-22LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Columbia Special Products JCL 808LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | South Africa | Embassy EMB 30017 (L)LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS 32413 / Cameo CBS 32413LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 225017 / CBS 225017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB-31076LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1S'posin'
- A2Stars Fell On Alabama
- A3Until The Real Thing Comes Along
- A4My Old Flame
- A5You Can Depend On Me
- B1That Old Feeling
- B2Taking A Chance On Love
- B3If You Were Mine
- B4Baby, Baby All The Time
- B5Roses Of Picardy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Spectacular are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Jazz Spectacular are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1956 and 1983.
When was Jazz Spectacular first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CL 808.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Spectacular is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 808, BBL 7080, KLP 512, ALD 6026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP 37283 - 1A and XLP 37284 - 1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Spectacular 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.
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