US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pacific Jazz PJ-75
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A-951Side A
B-951Side B
Gerry MulliganTimeless
Vinyl pressings
Timeless
by Gerry Mulligan · 1963
12 pressings3 countriesCool JazzJazz
Timeless 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 Timeless
1 pressing came out in 1963, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Pacific Jazz PJ-75First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20146LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20146LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Jazz ST-20146LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF 3112LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-75 / Pacific Jazz GXF-3112LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited |
| 1978 | Japan | Pacific Jazz GXF 3112LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Japan | Pacific Jazz PJ-0075LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | World Pacific Jazz ST-20146LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8698LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8698LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Pacific Jazz JP-8698LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Walkin' Shoes3:10
- A2Love Me Or Leave Me2:41
- A3Soft Shoe2:37
- A4My Funny Valentine4:07
- A5Carson City Stage1:58
- A6Freeway2:21
- B1Love Nest3:46
- B2Long Ago And Far Away2:35
- B3The Thrill Is Gone2:35
- B4Half Dozens2:43
- B5Tabu3:01
- B6Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Timeless are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Timeless are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1992.
When was Timeless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Pacific Jazz PJ-75.
How do I tell if my copy of Timeless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PJ-75) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-951 and B-951. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Timeless 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.
