US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-68
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-68A LWSide A etched
A-68B LWSide B etched
VAN GELDERSides A/B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Proof Positive
by J.J. Johnson · 1965
23 pressings7 countriesCool JazzJazz
Proof Positive was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Proof Positive
7 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 5 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-68Impulse! AS-68
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AS-68·A VAN GELDER STEREO LWSide A runout
AS-68·B VAN GELDER STEREO LWSide B runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-68
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-68-A LWRunout etching side A
A-68-B LWRunout etching side B
VAN GELDERRunout stamp both sides
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1875
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-68ALabel, side A
A-68BLabel, side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Sparton Impulse! Records A-68
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! SH 3059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Sparton Impulse! Records A-68First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | Impulse! SH 3059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | South Africa | Impulse! A-68First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1875First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-68First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-68 / Impulse! AS-68First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Impulse! A-68First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | Spain | Impulse! A-68 / Hispavox AS-68LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Spain | Impulse! A-68LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-68 / Impulse! AS-68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Impulse! AS-68 / ABC Records AS-68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Impulse! IMP-88094 / ABC Records IMP-88094LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Impulse! IMP-88094 / ABC Records IMP-88094LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-68 / ABC Records AS-68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Impulse! AS-68 / ABC Impulse! AS-68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Impulse! LP 0058 / Mediterraneo LP 0058LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Impulse! LP 0058 / Mediterraneo LP 0058LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YP-8559-AI / Impulse! YP-8559-AILP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Impulse! A-68 / ABC Impulse! 6-27-404-022LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Impulse! YS-8517-AI / ABC Impulse! YS-8517-AILP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-29072 / Impulse! MCA-29072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | MCA Records MCA-29072 / Impulse! MCA-29072LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Impulse! A-68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Neo10:19
- A2Lullaby Of Jazzland5:08
- A3Stella By Starlight4:02
- B1Minor Blues8:04
- B2My Funny Valentine3:02
- B3Blues Waltz8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proof Positive are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Proof Positive are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1965 and 1982.
When was Proof Positive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Impulse! A-68.
How do I tell if my copy of Proof Positive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-68, CLP 1875, SH 3059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-68A LW and A-68B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proof Positive 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.
