US
January 1963- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-27
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard
by Freddie Hubbard · 1963
29 pressings8 countriesPost BopJazz
The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
January 1963- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-27
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-27 A LW VAN GELDERSide A Runout, etched; (VAN GELDER), stamped
A-27·B LW VAN GELDERSide B Runout, etched; (VAN GELDER), stamped
US
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-27
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-27
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERStamped, both sides
US
January 1963- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-27
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AS-27 A· LW VAN GELDERA-side runout
AS-27·B· LW VAN GELDERB-side runout
Canada
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Sparton Impulse! Records A-27
- 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton Impulse! Records AS-27First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Japan | Impulse! MH(N) 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Impulse! SH (N) - 3005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | US | Impulse! A-27First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Impulse! AS-27First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Impulse! A-27First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Impulse! A-27First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Sparton Impulse! Records A-27First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Impulse! AS-27First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Impulse! A-27 / Hispavox A-27LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Impulse! AS-27 / Hispavox AS-27LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-27LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-27LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Impulse! AS-27 / ABC Records AS-27LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! A-27 / Impulse! AS-27LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | Japan | Impulse! IMP-88092 / ABC Records IMP-88092LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Impulse! IMP-88092 / ABC Records IMP-88092LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-27 / ABC Impulse! AS-27LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-27 / Impulse! A-27LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Impulse! YP-8535-AI / ABC Impulse! YP-8535-AILP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Impulse! YS-8519-AI / ABC Impulse! YS-8519-AILP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | USSR | Мелодия С60-18211-12LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 71 / Impulse! A 27LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Analogue Productions AIPJ 27 / Impulse! AS-27LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | Down at Dawn DAD 108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Impulse! AS-27 / Impulse! 602488213530LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Universal Record Club SUJ-485LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1649LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1649 / His Master's Voice CSD 1498LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Caravan7:26
- A2Bob's Place10:04
- A3Happy Times4:28
- B1Summertime9:45
- B2The 7th Day10:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard are there?
29 vinyl pressings of The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 2026.
When was The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Impulse! AS-27, released January 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-27, A-27, MH(N) 3005, SH (N) - 3005) 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 The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard 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.
