US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Jazz Man LJ 331Jazz Man LP1
- Format
- LP, 10", Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
CB-717-D1 1 ☆Side A, Runout
CB-718-D1 1 ☆Side B, Runout
LPI-ASide A, Label
LPI-BSide B, Label
George Lewis' Ragtime BandGeorge Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1
by George Lewis' Ragtime Band · 1953
20 pressings7 countriesDixielandJazz
George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Jazz Man LJ 331 / Jazz Man LP1First yearLP, 10", Limited Edition · Limited | LP, 10", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1957 | UK | Tempo Records TAP 13LP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Omega Records OML-1053 / Omega Disk OML-1053LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 545106 / Polydor 545 106LP | LP |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Joker SM 3072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-240 / Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music S-3942LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury BT-5043LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | Italy | Quadrifoglio International VDS 378LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Olympic Records 7117 / Olympic Records OL-7117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Joker SM 3072LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Olympic Records 7117 / Olympic Records OL-7117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | Discos Ovacion OV-5504LP | LP |
| 1984 | US | Olympic Records 7117 / Olympic Records OL-7117LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Storyville SLP 108LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 3072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Joker SM 3072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Polydor LPPM 1001LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-240 / Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS 240LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ice Cream
- A2Down By The Riverside
- A3Burgundy Street
- B1Saints Go Marching In
- B2Doctor Jazz
- B3Closer Walk With Thee
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1984.
When was George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Jazz Man LJ 331.
How do I tell if my copy of George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LJ 331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CB-717-D1 1 ☆ and CB-718-D1 1 ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is George Lewis' Ragtime Band - Vol. 1 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.