US
October 1, 1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE3972
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Harry JamesHarry James Plays Neal Hefti
Vinyl pressings
Harry James Plays Neal Hefti
by Harry James · 1961
13 pressings4 countriesJazz
Harry James Plays Neal Hefti was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Harry James Plays Neal Hefti
3 pressings came out in 1961, 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
October 1, 1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E3972
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
61-MG-518 E-3972 S1 ☥Runout, side A
61-MG-519 ⬠ E-3972 S2 ☥Runout, side B
UK
October 1, 1961- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM-C-881
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61 MGM 518-1N (Side 1)
61 MGM 519-1N (Side 1)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | MGM Records MGM-C-881First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3972First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records E3972First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | MGM Records SE3972LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | MGM Records 65021LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Metro Records M 536 / Metro Records M-536(A)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Metro Records MS 536LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Metro Records M 536 / Metro Records M536LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Metro Records M 536 / Metro Records M536LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Metro Records MS 536LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 2428 604 / Rotation 2428 604LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 665 021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM-CS-6052LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tweet Tweet3:45
- A2Chiarina2:21
- A3Harry, Not Jesse2:56
- A4The Creeper2:47
- A5Mister Johnson2:49
- B1Hot Pink2:35
- B2Sunday Morning2:34
- B3Koo Koo3:20
- B4Rainbow Kiss3:55
- B5Fontainebleau2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harry James Plays Neal Hefti are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Harry James Plays Neal Hefti are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1965.
When was Harry James Plays Neal Hefti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK. One of them is MGM Records SE3972, released October 1, 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of Harry James Plays Neal Hefti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE3972, E3972, MGM-C-881) 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 Harry James Plays Neal Hefti 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.
