US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Jaro International JAM-5004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K9OP-8631Side A
K9OP-8632Side B
J.R. MonteroseThe Message
Vinyl pressings
The Message
by J.R. Monterose · 1960
13 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
The Message was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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
3 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Jaro International JAS-8004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Jaro International JAM-5004
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K9OP-8631Side A
K9OP-8632Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Jaro International JAM-5004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Jaro International JAS-8004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Jaro International JAM-5004First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Xanadu Records Xanadu 126LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Xanadu Records Xanadu 126LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Xanadu Records ULS-1638-TLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Xanadu Records YS-7100-DULP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Spain | Fresh Sound Records FSR-678 / Jaro International JAS-8004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Xanadu Records SGD-96LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1997 | Japan | Jaro International JAS-8004 / Venus Records TKJV-19029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Xanadu Records JC-7013LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Jaro International JAM 5004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Jaro International JAM 5004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Straight Ahead5:23
- A2Violets For Your Furs2:46
- A3Green Street Scene6:15
- A4Chafic5:10
- B1You Know That6:45
- B2I Remember Clifford5:37
- B3Short Bridge6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Message are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Message are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1997.
When was The Message first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Jaro International JAM-5004.
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 JAM-5004, JAS-8004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K9OP-8631 and K9OP-8632. 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.