US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG-12087Savoy Records MG 12087
- Format
- LP, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12087A X20 RVG 1 ARunout side A
MG 12087B X20 RVG 1 ARunout side B
Hank Jones TrioHank Jones' Quartet
Vinyl pressings
Hank Jones' Quartet
by Hank Jones Trio · 1956
10 pressings4 countriesJazz
Hank Jones' Quartet was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Hank Jones' Quartet
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12087Savoy Records MG-12087
- Format
- LP, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12087A X20 1 A RVGSide A Runout Stamped (RVG etched)
MG 12087B X20 1 RVG ASide B Runout Stamped (RVG etched)
UK
1956- Label and catalog number
- London Records LTZ-C 15118
- Format
- LP, Mono
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | UK | London Records LTZ-C 15118First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG-12087 / Savoy Records MG 12087First yearLP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Savoy Records MG 12087 / Savoy Records MG-12087First yearLP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Savoy Records MG-12087 / Savoy Records MG 12087LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-70114LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista WAJ-70114LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 22RS-6(M)LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Europe | Savoy Jazz WL70504LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Savoy Jazz SJL 1138LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12087 / Savoy Records MG-12087LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Moonlight Becomes You
- A2Relaxin At Camarillo
- B1Minor Contention
- B2Sunday In Savannah
- B3Spontaneous Combustion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hank Jones' Quartet are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hank Jones' Quartet are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1956 and 1984.
When was Hank Jones' Quartet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US, UK. One of them is Savoy Records MG-12087.
How do I tell if my copy of Hank Jones' Quartet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-12087, MG 12087, LTZ-C 15118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 12087A X20 RVG 1 A and MG 12087B X20 RVG 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hank Jones' Quartet 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.