Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA NL 45339
- Format
- LP, Compilation
George BensonJazz Giants
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Giants
by George Benson · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkContemporary JazzCool JazzJazz
Jazz Giants was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Giants
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | RCA NL 45339First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | Rarity LP 5.047 / Rarity LP 5047LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Hungary | Bravo SLPXL 17882LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Green Line Records GLPA 2403LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Affinity AFFD 140LP | LP |
| 1985 | UK | Sierra Records FEDB 5019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Design DELD 309LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Jugodisk LPS-1076LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 30512204 / Affinity 30512204LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Russia | Aprelevka Sound Inc. M 0077LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love For Sale14:17
- A2(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over9:24
- B1There Will Never Be Another You10:46
- B2All Blues12:55
- C1Witchcraft10:47
- C2Blue Bossa10:38
- D1Oleo10:38
- D2Lil' Darlin'11:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Giants are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jazz Giants are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1994.
When was Jazz Giants first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany. One of them is RCA NL 45339.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Giants is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NL 45339) 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 Jazz Giants 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.
