US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Prestige 7114Prestige PRLP 7114
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
D RVG PRLP - 7114 - A ABSide A Stamped / Etched
B RVG PRLP - 7114 - B ABSide B Stamped / Etched
Jackie McLeanAlto Madness
Vinyl pressings
Alto Madness
by Jackie McLean · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Alto Madness 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 Alto Madness
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Prestige 7114 / Prestige PRLP 7114First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | US | Status Records ST 8312LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Prestige LPR-8852LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Prestige LPR -8852 / Prestige PRLP 7114LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6596(M)LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Prestige SMJ-6596(M)LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Prestige 68.342LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Prestige MPP-2512LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-1733 / Prestige P-7114LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Prestige VIJJ-30026LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Alto Madness11:46
- A2Windy City7:00
- B1The Lady Is A Tramp6:48
- B2Easy Living7:35
- B3Pondering6:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alto Madness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Alto Madness are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1993.
When was Alto Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Prestige 7114.
How do I tell if my copy of Alto Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D RVG PRLP - 7114 - A AB and B RVG PRLP - 7114 - B AB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alto Madness 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.
