US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS-722Argo Jazz LP 722
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Illinois JacquetThe Message
Vinyl pressings
The Message
by Illinois Jacquet · 1963
15 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
The Message 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 The Message
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-722Argo Jazz LP 722
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-722 S-1 12469 φA-Side Runout - etched
LP-722 S-2 12470 φB-Side Runout - etched
12469A-Side Label
12470B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 722Argo Jazz LP-722
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P4RM-8603-1 LP-722 S-1 12469 φ IA-Side Runout Etching
P4RM-8604-1 LP-722 S-2 12470 φ IB-Side Runout Etching
U-12469A-Side Label (Set 1)
U-12470B-Side Label (Set 1)
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP-722
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12469A-Side Label
12470B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-722Argo Jazz LP 722
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Chess 722Chess LP 722
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-722 S-1 12469 P4RM-8603-1Side A
LP-722 S-2 12470 P4RM-8603-1Side B
12469On Label Side 1
12470On Label Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Chess 722 / Chess LP 722First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Argo DJLP-722 / Argo Jazz LP 722First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Argo LPS-722 / Argo Jazz LP 722First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Argo LP-722 / Argo Jazz LP 722First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Argo LP 722 / Argo Jazz LP-722First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Argo LP-722First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Cadet CA 722LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Cadet CA 722LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Argo Jazz JS-081 / Chess JS-081LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-91554LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Cadet LP-722 / Argo LP-722LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-722 / Argo LP 722LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-722 / Argo LP-722LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Cadet CA 722 / Cadet LPS-722LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Message3:45
- A2Wild Man5:00
- A3Bassoon Blues3:50
- A4On Broadway4:00
- B1Like Young4:00
- B2Turnpike5:45
- B3Bonita5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Message are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Message are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 1984.
When was The Message first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada. One of them is Argo LPS-722.
How do I tell if my copy of The Message is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS-722, LP-722, LP 722, DJLP-722) 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 The Message 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.