US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records (S) 525
- Format
- LP, Stereo
James MoodyRunning The Gamut
Vinyl pressings
Running The Gamut
by James Moody · 1965
12 pressings4 countriesJazz
Running The Gamut 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 Running The Gamut
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Scepter Records LP 525
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 525/SRM-525
- Format
- LP, Mispress, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A (etched): SRM #525-B[crossed out] A-MONO LW
Side B (etched, 'Bell Sound' stamped): SRM 525-B 2... Bell Sound sf
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 525/SRM-525
- Format
- LP, Mispress, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side A (etched): S #525-B[crossed out] A MONO LW
Side B (etched): 525-BB[crossed out] MONO-B LW
Brazil
1965- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 525
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Brazil | Scepter Records 525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Scepter Records (S) 525First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Scepter Records LP 525First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Scepter Records 525/SRM-525First yearLP, Mispress, Mono · Mono | LP, Mispress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Scepter Records 525/SRM-525First yearLP, Mispress, Mono · Mono | LP, Mispress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Scepter Records LP 525 / Scepter Records UPS 1012-SLP | LP |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | UpFront Records UPF-177LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Reel RMLP8784LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Scepter Records (s) 525, 525 / Top Tape 525LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Scepter Records CUL-1057-SLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | UpFront Records UPF-177LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Scepter Records 525LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
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- 2Paint the Town Red
- 3Em Prean Shore
- 4Capers
- 5If You Grin
- 6The Wayward Plaint
- 7Figurine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Running The Gamut are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Running The Gamut are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2025.
When was Running The Gamut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Brazil. One of them is Scepter Records (S) 525.
How do I tell if my copy of Running The Gamut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use (S) 525, LP 525, 525/SRM-525, 525) 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 Running The Gamut 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.