US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12010Savoy Records MG-12010
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RVG MG 12010-A X20 1 HA-side runout, stamped except for RVG
RVG MG 12010-B X20 1 FB-side runout, stamped except for RVG
J.J. JohnsonJay & Kai
Vinyl pressings
Jay & Kai
by J.J. Johnson · 1955
16 pressings6 countriesBopJazz
Jay & Kai was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Jay & Kai
5 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12010
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
MG 12010A X20 1 D RVGSide A, Runouts
MG 12010B X20 RVG 1 BSide B, Runouts
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12010Savoy Records MG-12010
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12010-AA label
MG 12010-BB label
RVGMG 12010A X20 1 CA center deadwax
MG 12010B X20 RVG 1 FB center deadwax
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Savoy Records MG 12010
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 12010A X20CARunout Side A, Stamped
MG 12010B X20CARunout Side B, Stamped
RVGRunout Side A, B, Etched
MG 12010-ALabel Side A
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records MG 12010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG 12010 ASIDE 1
MG 12010 BSIDE 2
(Etched): RVGSide 1 & 2
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | London Savoy Records MG 12010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Savoy Records MG 12010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records MG 12010 / Savoy Records MG-12010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records MG 12010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records MG 12010 / Savoy Records MG-12010First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | London Records LTZ-C15007LP | LP |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Realm RM 167 / Realm RM-167LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL-83-SYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Savoy Records MGJ-12010LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Savoy Records COJY-9048 / Savoy Records MG 12010LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Savoy Records MG 12010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc SA 6016 / Savoy-Musidisc 30 SA 6016LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Savoy-Musidisc SA 6016 / Savoy-Musidisc 30 SA 6016LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Savoy Records ZNLY 33308LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12010LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Savoy Records MG 12010LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Bernie's Tune3:59
- A2Lament4:10
- A3Blue's For Trombones5:10
- A4The Major3:15
- A5Yesterdays3:02
- B1Co-Op3:35
- B2Reflections4:21
- B3Blues In Twos4:56
- B4What Is This Thing Called Love3:17
- B5Speak Low2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jay & Kai are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Jay & Kai are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1955 and 2015.
When was Jay & Kai first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Savoy Records MG 12010.
How do I tell if my copy of Jay & Kai is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 12010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG MG 12010-A X20 1 H and RVG MG 12010-B X20 1 F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jay & Kai 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.
