Canada
1950- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Records Of Canada Limited 11054/11055/11056
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
C 382
C 383
C 384
C 385
Jazz At The PhilharmonicNorman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12
Vinyl pressings
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12
by Jazz At The Philharmonic · 1950
14 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 was first pressed on vinyl in 1950. 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 Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12
3 pressings came out in 1950, 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
1950- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 12Mercury 11054
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
382Label, side A
383Label, side B
384Label, side C
385Label, side D
US
1950- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-382 / 11054-X45A - catalog number on label
C-387 / 11054-X45B - catalog number on label
C-383 / 11055-X45C - catalog number on label
C-386 / 11055-X45D - catalog number on label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Canada | Mercury Records Of Canada Limited 11054/11055/11056First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1950 | US | Mercury Vol. 12 / Mercury 11054First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1950 | US | Mercury Vol. 12First year7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | France | Mercury MG.Vol.12 / Blue Star N° 6912LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG Vol. 12 / Mercury MG Vol. 12LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Mercury MG Vol. 12LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG Vol. 12LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG VOL. 12 / Clef Records MG-VOL. 12LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1954 | France | Clef Records EP JATP - VOL 12 / Blue Star GEP 125667", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Blue Star N° 6912LP, 10" | LP, 10" |
| ? | Sweden | Karusell MG Vol.12LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury VOL. 12 X457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Clef Records EP JATP - VOL 127", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | US | Mercury VOL 12X457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- 382The Opener (Shrdlu), Part 1
- 383The Opener (Shrdlu), Part 2
- 384The Opener (Shrdlu), Part 3
- 385Lester Leaps In, Part 1
- 386Lester Leaps In, Part 2
- 387Lester Leaps In, Part 3
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1950 and 1954.
When was Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1950, in Canada, US. One of them is Mercury Records Of Canada Limited 11054/11055/11056.
How do I tell if my copy of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11054/11055/11056, Vol. 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C 382 and C 383. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic - Vol. 12 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.
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