US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-697
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-1808-1 LP-697 S-1 12117 Ⴔ :Side A runout, etched
P4RM-1809-1 LP-697 S-2 12118 Ⴔ :Side B runout, etched
Gene AmmonsDig Him!
Vinyl pressings
Dig Him!
by Gene Ammons · 1962
12 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzHard BopJazz
Dig Him! was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Dig Him!
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-697
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-697
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Argo LP-697First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LPS-697First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo DJLP-697First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Cadet LP-697LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7532 / Victor World Group SMJ-7532LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-7532 / Victor World Group SMJ-7532LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PR 7606 / Prestige PRST 7606LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Prestige PR 7606 / Prestige PRST 7606LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Jazz Reactivation JR150LP | LP |
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2236-BC / Cadet UPS-2236-BCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7606 / Prestige PRT-7606LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7606 / Prestige P-7606LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Red Sails In The Sunset4:16
- A2But Not For Me4:14
- A3A Pair Of Red Boots5:04
- A4We'll Be Together Again4:29
- A5A Mess3:17
- B1New Blues Up And Down3:54
- B2My Foolish Heart5:00
- B3Headin' West2:34
- B4Autumn Leaves4:06
- B5Time On My Hands3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dig Him! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dig Him! are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1983.
When was Dig Him! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Argo LP-697.
How do I tell if my copy of Dig Him! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-697, LPS-697, DJLP-697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P4RM-1808-1 LP-697 S-1 12117 Ⴔ : and P4RM-1809-1 LP-697 S-2 12118 Ⴔ :. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dig Him! 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.
