US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2413 1 1884Side A runout, variant 1
2414 2 1885-2Side B runout, variant 1
1886-1Side C runout, variant 1
2416 1 1887Side D runout, variant 1
Jazz At The PhilharmonicNorman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume Eight
Vinyl pressings
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume Eight
by Jazz At The Philharmonic · 1947
14 pressings3 countriesSwingBopInstrumentalJazz
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume… was first pressed on vinyl in 1947. 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 Volume…
4 pressings came out in 1947, 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
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
2413 1 1884Part 1 runout
2414 2 1885-2Part 2 runout
1886-1Part 3 runout
2416 1 1887Part 4 runout
US
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Japan
1947- Label and catalog number
- Mercury Vol. 8
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
- Runout / matrix
c186Side A label
c189Side B label
c187Side C label
c190Side D 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.
1940s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Japan | Mercury Vol. 8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Mercury Vol. 8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Mercury Vol. 8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| 1947 | US | Mercury Vol. 8First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Mercury MG Vol. 8LP, 10", Album, Reissue | LP, 10", Album, Reissue |
| 1953 | France | Mercury Vol.8 / Blue Star N° 6908LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Clef Records MG Vol. 8LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Mercury VOL. 8X457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1953 | US | Mercury VOL. 8X457", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1954 | France | Mercury 6908 / Blue Star N° 6908LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury 11000-X45 / Mercury 11001-X457", 45 RPM, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set |
| ? | US | Mercury Vol. 8Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Clef Records 103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 35000LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume… are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume… are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1947 and 1954.
When was Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1947, in US, Japan. One of them is Mercury Vol. 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Vol. 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2413 1 1884 and 2414 2 1885-2. 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 Volume… 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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