US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 7180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRST - 7180 A ABRunout Side A Etched
PRST - 7180 B ABRunout Side B Etched
RVG STEREORunout Side A, B Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Boss Tenor
by Gene Ammons · 1960
26 pressings4 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Boss Tenor was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Boss Tenor
5 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7180
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP-7180-A RVGSide A runout
PRLP-7180-B RVGSide B runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVG STEREOStamped
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 7180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRLP 7180Prestige 7180
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP-7180-A- AB A RVGSide A runout
PRLP-7180-B- AB A RVGSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Prestige PRST 7180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Prestige PRST 7180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180 / Prestige 7180First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Esquire 32-177LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRST 7180LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Prestige PRLP 7180LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PRST 7534 / Prestige PR 7534LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | Germany | Prestige PR 7534 / MPS Records PR 7534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Prestige PRST 7534 / Prestige 7534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Prestige PRST 7534LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Prestige PRT 7534LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Prestige PR7180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-297 / Prestige P-7180LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | US | Analogue Productions AJAZ 7180 / Prestige 718012", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-297 / Prestige P-7180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Analogue Productions APRJ 7180 / Prestige 7180LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Analogue Productions APRJ 7180 / Prestige 7180LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany & Switzerland | Prestige Prestige 7180 / Alto High-Fidelity AE / 002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| ? | US | Prestige P-7534 / Prestige PR 7534LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PRT-7534 / Prestige PR 7534LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hittin' The Jug8:28
- A2Close Your Eyes3:40
- A3My Romance4:13
- B1Candian Sunset5:21
- B2Blue Ammons4:53
- B3Confirmation5:22
- B4Savoy3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boss Tenor are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Boss Tenor are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2023.
When was Boss Tenor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Prestige PRST 7180.
How do I tell if my copy of Boss Tenor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRST 7180, PRLP 7180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRST - 7180 A AB and PRST - 7180 B AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boss Tenor 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.
