US
October 1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W568Capitol Records W-568
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Jackie GleasonJackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz
Vinyl pressings
Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz
by Jackie Gleason · 1955
11 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz 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 Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz
3 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.
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W568Capitol Records W-568
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-568-D8Runout Stamp Side A
W2-568D5Runout Stamp Side B
W1-568Label SIde A
W2-568Label Side B
Japan
1955- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records J-LZB 3
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Capitol Records W568 / Capitol Records W-568First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Japan | Capitol Records J-LZB 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1955 | US | Capitol Records W568 / Capitol Records W-568First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | UK | Capitol Records LC 6801 / Capitol Records LC.6801LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records W568 / Capitol Records W-568LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records 1552951LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | France | Capitol Records 1552951LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | UK | Capitol Records W568LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records W568 / Capitol Records W-568LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records W 568LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records W568 / Capitol Records W-568LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1There'll Be Some Changes Made
- A2How About You?
- A3Crazy Rhythm
- A4The Petite Waltz
- A5Don't Blame Me
- A6You Can't Pull The Wool Over My Eyes
- A7Soon
- A8My Blue Heaven
- B1The Lady Is A Tramp
- B2The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
- B3Who Cares
- B4I've Got My Eyes On You
- B5The Best Things In Life Are Free
- B6I Never Knew
- B7The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
- B8The Love Nest
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1984.
When was Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records W568, released October 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W568, J-LZB 3) 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 Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz 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.
