US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 973
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
x"LP" 39529Side 1 Matrix
x"LP" 39530Side 2 Matrix
XLP39529-1CSide 1 Runout Stamped
XLP39530-2FSide 2 Runout Stamped
J.J. JohnsonJay And Kai
Vinyl pressings
Jay And Kai
by J.J. Johnson · 1957
10 pressings8 countriesBopJazz
Jay And Kai 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 Jay And Kai
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 973
- Format
- LP, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP39529-1D ✩ HSide A Variant 1, etched
XLP39530-2G ✩ HSide B Variant 1, etched
XLP39529-1C ✩ ||Side A Variant 2, etched
XLP39530-2F ✩ ||||Side A Variant 2, etched
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 973
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
x"LP" 39529Side 1 Matrix
x"LP" 39530Side 2 Matrix
XLP39529-1CSide 1 Runout Stamped
XLP39530-2FSide 2 Runout Stamped
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Coronet KLP 604
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLP39529-1C ✩Side 1 Runout Stamped
XLP39530-2F ✩Side 2 Runout Stamped
MX97276Side 1 Runout Etching
MX97277Side 2 Runout Etching
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 973
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XLP39529-1CSide 1 Runout Stamped
XLP39530-2FSide 2 Runout Stamped
South Africa
1957- Label and catalog number
- CBS ALD 6152
- Format
- LP
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KLP 604First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | Canada | Columbia CL 973First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6152First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Columbia CL 973First yearLP | LP |
| 1957 | US | Columbia CL 973First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Columbia CL 973First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips B 07 906 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Philips B 07906 RLP, 10" | LP, 10" |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 20AP 1463LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 42044LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
- A2Caribé
- A3Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
- A4The Song Is You
- A5In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
- A6Yes, You
- B1Tromboniums In Motion
- B2How High The Moon
- B3Violets For Your Furs
- B4Too Close For Comfort
- B5'S Wonderful
- B6I Should Care
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jay And Kai are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jay And Kai are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1979.
When was Jay And Kai first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Columbia CL 973.
How do I tell if my copy of Jay And Kai is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 973, KLP 604, ALD 6152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, x"LP" 39529 and x"LP" 39530. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jay And 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.
