US
September 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee JLP 1044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove, 1st pressing
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1044-A
JLP-1044-B
Herb GellerFire In The West
Vinyl pressings
Fire In The West
by Herb Geller · 1957
16 pressings4 countriesHard BopCool JazzJazz
Fire In The West was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Fire In The West
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
September 27, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee JLP 1044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove, 1st pressing
- Runout / matrix
JLP-1044-A
JLP-1044-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Jubilee JLP 1044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Jubilee JLP 1044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Jubilee SDJLP 1044LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGS 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Jubilee JGM 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Josie JJM-3502LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SSL 10249LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SL 10249LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-514-JLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Japan | Jubilee UPS-514-JLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Jubilee YW-7564-RO / Jubilee JLP 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Jubilee YW-7564-RO / Jubilee JLP 1044LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Jubilee JLP 1044 / Fresh Sound Records JGM 1044LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-108LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Bel Canto FSR-711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jubilee JLP 1044 / Jubilee JGM 1044LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1S'Pacific View5:53
- A2Jitterbug Waltz5:45
- A3The Fruit6:13
- B1Here's What I'm Here For4:41
- B2Marable Eyes4:40
- B3An Air For An Heir3:41
- B4Melrose And Sam4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fire In The West are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Fire In The West are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2023.
When was Fire In The West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Jubilee JLP 1044, released September 27, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Fire In The West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JLP 1044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLP-1044-A and JLP-1044-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fire In The West 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.